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 16, 2002 ------------------------------ THE TIMKEN COMPANY ------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Ohio 1-1169 34-0577130 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1835 Dueber Avenue, S.W., Canton, Ohio 44706-2798 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 438-3000 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. The Timken Company issued a press release on October 16, 2002, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by this reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release, dated October 16, 2002 SIGNATURE 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. THE TIMKEN COMPANY By: /s/ William R. Burkhart ---------------------------------- Name: William R. Burkhart Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel Dated: October 16, 2002 EXHIBIT INDEX The Timken Company Current Report on Form 8-K Dated October 16, 2002 Exhibit No. Title ----------- ----- 99.1 Press Release, dated October 16, 2002