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): September 28, 2004
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MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-6770 25-0790410
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction Number) Identification No.)
of incorporation)
8285 Tournament Drive
Suite 150
Memphis, Tennessee 38125
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(Address of principal Zip Code
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (901) 753-3200
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Registrant's Former Name or Address, if changed since last report: N/A
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On September 28, 2004 the Registrant issued a press release announcing that
the special dividend on its common stock will be payable October 26, 2004,
to stockholders of record on October 12, 2004. The special dividend will
consist of $6.50 in cash and $8.50 in principal amount of the Company's 6
percent Subordinated Debentures due 2014 for each share of common stock
(less any applicable withholding tax). A copy of the press release
announcing the payment and record dates is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release, dated September 28, 2004.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized, on September 28, 2004.
MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
By: /s/ Kent A. McKee
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Name: Kent A. McKee
Title: Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release, dated September 28, 2004.