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): 6-26-03
AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 1-9102 77-0100596
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
245 South Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, California 91101
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(626) 683-4000
Item 7. Financial Information, ProForma Financial Information and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (c) Exhibits:
On June 26, 2003, the Registrant issued a news release announcing its earnings
for the quarter ending May 31, 2003, as set forth in Exhibit 99.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
(Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition). The Registrant's
earnings release dated June 26, 2003, regarding its second quarter 2003
financial result is attached hereto as Exhibit 99. This information is being
furnished under Item 12 of Form 8-K and is being presented under Item 9 in
accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's interim guidance
regarding Form 8-K Item 12 filing requirements, as set forth in Release No.
33-8216.
Note: The information in this report (including Exhibit 99) is furnished
pursuant to Item 9 and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities
thereunder. The information in this report will not be deemed an admission as to
the materiality of any information required to be disclosed solely to satisfy
the requirements of Regulation FD.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Cautionary statement for purposes of the `Safe Harbor" provisions of The Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements in this report that
refer to the estimated or anticipated future results of Ameron International
Corporation ("Ameron" or the "Company") are forward-looking and reflect the
Company's current analysis of existing trends and information. Actual results
may differ from current expectations based on a number of factors affecting
Ameron's businesses, including competitive conditions and changing market
situations. Matters affecting the economy generally, including the state of
economies worldwide, can affect Ameron's results. Forward-looking statements
represent the Companys' judgment only as of the date of this report. Since
actual results could differ materially, the reader is cautioned not to rely on
these forward-looking statements. Moreover, Ameron disclaims any intent or
obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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.
AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Date: June 26,2003 By:_______________________________________
Javier Solis
Senior Vice President & Secretary
EXHIBIT LIST
Exhibit No. Description
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99 News release dated June 26, 2003