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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): FEBRUARY 5, 2004
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 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
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On February 5, 2004, Ferro Corporation issued a press release
announcing our financial results for the quarter and year ended
December 31, 2003 and a conference call on February 5, 2004 at 11 a.m.
eastern time. A copy of this release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
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
February 5, 2004
Date
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No Description
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99.1 Press Release of Ferro Corporation dated February 5, 2004.