Form 8k


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


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 16, 2012

BARNES GROUP INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 
1-04801
 
06-0247840
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
123 Main Street, Bristol, Connecticut
 
06010
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(860) 583-7070

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Barnes Group Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release on July 16, 2012 announcing that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Synventive Molding Solutions, a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered and customized hot runner systems, components, and services. A copy of the press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1.  



Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit Number                    Document Description
99.1                             Press Release of the Company dated July 16, 2012.






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.


 

 
 
 
Dated:  July 16, 2012
BARNES GROUP INC.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
By: /s/ Christopher J. Stephens, Jr.
 
Christopher J. Stephens, Jr.
 
Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer






EXHIBIT INDEX
        
 
Exhibit Number
Document Description
99.1
Press Release of the Company dated July 16, 2012