UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2007 ------------------ MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC. ------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-6770 25-0790410 -------- ------ ---------- (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction Number) Identification No.) of incorporation) 8285 Tournament Drive Suite 150 Memphis, Tennessee 38125 ------------------ ----- (Address of principal Zip Code executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (901) 753-3200 -------------- Registrant's Former Name or Address, if changed since last report: N/A --- Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) -1- Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 23, 2007 the Registrant issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended September 29, 2007. A copy of the press release announcing the third quarter 2007 earnings is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits 99.1 Press release, dated October 23, 2007 reporting third quarter 2007 earnings. -2- SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /s/ Kent A. McKee ------------------- Name: Kent A. McKee Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: October 23, 2007 -3- Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release, dated October 23, 2007.