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): January 21, 2003
ETHYL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 1-5112 54-0118820
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
330 South Fourth Street
P.O. Box 2189
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2189
(Address of principal executive officers)
(804) 788-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure
On January 21, 2003, Ethyl Corporation issued a press release, which is
attached as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the sale of its phenolic antioxidant
business to Albemarle Corporation.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release issued by Ethyl Corporation on
January 21, 2003
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ETHYL CORPORATION
Date: January 21, 2003
By: /s/ David Fiorenza
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David Fiorenza
Vice President &
Treasurer