Form 8-K

 

 

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): October 27, 2008

 

 

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Pennsylvania   1-15579   25-0668780

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

121 Gamma Drive

RIDC Industrial Park

O’Hara Township

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  15238
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 412-967-3000

 

 

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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ 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 October 27, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

Item 9.01. Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

99.1   Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated October 27, 2008, announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

 

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY
(Registrant)
By  

/s/ Dennis L. Zeitler

  Dennis L. Zeitler
  Senior Vice President - Finance

Date: October 27, 2008

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

99.1   Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated October 27, 2008, announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

 

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