UNITEDSTATES
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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
March 14, 2008 |
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A. M. Castle & Co. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Maryland |
1-5415 |
36-0879160 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No. |
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3400 N. Wolf Road, Franklin Park, Illinois |
60131 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number including area code |
847/455-7111 |
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(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 following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 14, 2008, A. M. Castle & Co. issued a news release reporting the distribution of approximately 500,000 shares in total to executive and managers, as payment under the Registrant’s 2005-2007 Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”). The LTIP was approved by the Registrant’s Board of Directors pursuant to the Registrant’s 2004 Restricted Stock, Stock Option and Equity Compensation Plan, and is subject to performance conditions. A copy of the press release is included as an exhibit herein.
The impact of the incentive award was reflected in the Registrant’s financial reporting for the periods applicable through December 31, 2007.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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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.
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A. M. Castle & Co. |
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/s/ Sherry L. Holland |
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Sherry L. Holland |
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Vice President – General Counsel and Secretary |
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Date |
March 14, 2008 |