(Commission File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

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Item 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On February 16, 2006, Barnes Group Inc. issued a press release announcing the financial results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year 2005. A copy is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in this Current Report on 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01

 

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit 99.1: Press Release issued February 16, 2006, announcing the financial results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year 2005.

        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.

Dated:  February 16, 2006

(Registrant)

 

 

     William C. Denninger

     Senior Vice President and

     Chief Financial Officer