UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of Report: January 26, 2010
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CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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23-0458500 |
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(State of or other jurisdiction of
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(IRS Employer I.D. No.) |
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P.O. Box 14662
Reading, Pennsylvania |
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19612-4662 |
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(Address of principal executive
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(610) 208-2000 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code |
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:
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 26, 2010, Carpenter Technology Corporation issued a press release announcing fiscal 2010 second quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for any purpose.
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release regarding earnings, dated January 26, 2010 |
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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CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION |
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/s/ K. Douglas Ralph |
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K. Douglas Ralph |
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Senior Vice President – Finance and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: January 26, 2010