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 23, 2003
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THE TIMKEN COMPANY
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
OHIO
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-1169 34-0577130
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1835 DUEBER AVENUE, S.W., CANTON, OHIO 44706-2798
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(330) 438-3000
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
The Timken Company issued a press release on October 23, 2003,
announcing results for the third quarter of 2003. A copy of the press release is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by this
reference.
This information shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or
otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be
incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, or the
Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in
such a filing.
Exhibits.
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99.1 The Timken Company Press Release dated October 23, 2003,
announcing results for the third quarter of 2003
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
THE TIMKEN COMPANY
By: /s/ William R. Burkhart
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William R. Burkhart
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Date: October 23, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description of Document
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99.1 The Timken Company Press Release dated October 23, 2003,
announcing results for the third quarter of 2003
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