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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): OCTOBER 28, 2003
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-584
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FERRO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
AN OHIO CORPORATION, IRS NO. 34-0217820
1000 LAKESIDE AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44114
(Address of principal executive offices)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER INCLUDING AREA CODE:
216/641-8580
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ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On October 28, 2003, Ferro Corporation issued a press release
announcing our financial results for the quarter ended September 30,
2003. A copy of this release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
/s/ Hector R. Ortino
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Signature
Hector R. Ortino
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Title
/s/ Thomas M. Gannon
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Signature
Thomas M. Gannon
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Title
October 28, 2003
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Date
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No Description
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99.1 Press Release of Ferro Corporation dated October 28,
2003.