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): August 2, 2007 ------------------ MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC. ------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-6770 25-0790410 -------- ------ ---------- (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction Number) Identification No.) of incorporation) 8285 Tournament Drive Suite 150 Memphis, Tennessee 38125 ------------------ ----- (Address of principal Zip Code executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (901) 753-3200 -------------- Registrant's Former Name or Address, if changed since last report: N/A --- Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) -1- Item 8.01. Other Events On August 2, 2007 the Registrant issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable September 17, 2007, to shareholders of record on September 4, 2007. 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. (d) Exhibits 99.1 Press release, dated August 2, 2007. -2- SIGNATURE 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. MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /s/ Kent A. McKee ------------------- Name: Kent A. McKee Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: August 2, 2007 -3- Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release, dated August 2, 2007.