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): October 14, 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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 14, 2004 the Registrant issued a press release announcing
earnings for the quarter ended September 25, 2004. A copy of the press release
announcing the third quarter 2004 earnings is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release, dated October 14, 2004 reporting third quarter 2004
earnings.
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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 October 14, 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 October 14, 2004.
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