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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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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 15, 2003
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-584
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FERRO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
AN OHIO CORPORATION, IRS NO. 34-0217820
1000 LAKESIDE AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44114
(Address of principal executive offices)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER INCLUDING AREA CODE:
216/641-8580
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE INFORMATION PROVIDED UNDER ITEM 12.
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Information required by Item 12 is being furnished under this Item
based on SEC interim filing guidance.
On October 15, 2003, Ferro Corporation issued a press release
announcing our current forecast of financial results for the quarter
ended September 30, 2003. A copy of this release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1
The information presented in the press release dated October 15, 2003
and contained herein should have stated that Ferro expects to report
sales of approximately $397 million instead of $297 million.
SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
/s/ Hector R. Ortino
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Signature
Hector R. Ortino
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Title
/s/ Thomas M. Gannon
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Signature
Thomas M. Gannon
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Title
October 17, 2003
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Date
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No Description
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99.1 Press Release of Ferro Corporation dated October 15, 2003.