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): 9-19-07
AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 1-9102 77-0100596
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
245 South Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, California 91101
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(626) 683-4000
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:
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(17 CFG 230.425)
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(17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Exchange Act (17 CFT240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On September 20, 2007, Registrant issued a press release regarding results of
operations for the third quarter ended August 26, 2007. A copy of the press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
The information in this report, including the exhibit attached hereto, is being
furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or
otherwise subject to the liabilities thereunder. The information in this report
will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information
required to be disclosed solely to satisfy the requirements of Regulation FD OR
Item 12.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Cautionary statement for purposes of the 'Safe Harbor" provisions of The Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements in this report that
refer to the exhibit attached hereto, that refer to the estimated or anticipated
future results of the Registrant are forwarded-looking and reflect the
Registrant's current analysis of existing trends and information. Actual results
may differ from current expectations based on a number of factors affecting the
Registrant's businesses, including competitive conditions and changing market
situations. Matters affecting the economy generally, including the state of
economies worldwide, can also affect the Registrant's results. Forward-looking
statements represent the Registrant's judgment only as of the date of this
report. Since actual results could differ materially from such statements, the
reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Moreover,
the Registrant disclaims any intent or obligation to update these
forward-looking statements.
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
Effective September 19, 2007, Registrant amended Article VI of its Bylaws to
specifically address the subject of uncertificated shares in connection with the
Registrant's compliance with recent rules promulgated by The New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE) requiring NYSE-listed issuers to be eligible for a direct
registration system by January 1, 2008. A copy of the Registrant's Amended and
Restated Bylaws reflecting amended Article VI is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.2
and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 News release dated September 20, 2007.
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Ameron International
Corporation, amended effective September 19, 2007.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Date: September 20, 2007 By: /s/ Javier Solis
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Javier Solis
Senior Vice President & Secretary