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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
December 21, 2004
ROGERS CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in Charter)
Massachusetts 1-4347 06-0513860
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
One Technology Drive, P.O. Box 188, Rogers, Connecticut 06263-0188
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
(860) 774-9605
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
In a press release dated December 21, 2004, the Registrant announced an update
to its fourth quarter 2004 earnings guidance. A copy of the press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release, dated December 21, 2004, issued by
Rogers Corporation.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ROGERS CORPORATION
By: /s/ James M. Rutledge
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James M. Rutledge
Vice President Finance,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Date: December 21, 2004