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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): April 30, 2004
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SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OREGON 0-22496 93-0341923
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3200 N.W. Yeon Ave.
P.O. Box 10047
Portland, OR 97296-0047
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (503) 224-9900
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NO CHANGE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On April 28, 2004, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. issued a press
release announcing improved third quarter earnings guidance for the quarter
ending May 31, 2004. A copy of this press release is being furnished as Exhibit
99.1 to this report on Form 8-K.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: April 30, 2004 By: /s/Barry A. Rosen
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Barry A. Rosen
Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer