UNITED STATES
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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 7, 2015
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Ohio |
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1-8399 |
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31-1189815 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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| 200 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Columbus, Ohio |
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43085 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614) 438-3210
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 7, 2015, Worthington Industries, Inc. ("Worthington") acquired the assets of the global CryoScience business of Taylor Wharton, including a manufacturing facility in Theodore, Alabama. Worthington also acquired certain other intellectual property and manufacturing assets of Taylor Wharton focused on the cryogenic industrial and LNG markets. The asset purchase was made pursuant to the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings of Taylor Wharton for approximately $31.4 million.
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.
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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| Date: December 7, 2015 |
By: /s/ Dale T. Brinkman |
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Dale T. Brinkman, Vice President – |
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Administration, General Counsel and Secretary |