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): March 15, 2005
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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39-0448110 |
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(State or other
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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2400 S. 44th Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0066 |
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(Address of principal executive offices including zip code) |
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(920) 684-4410
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
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 Instructions A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 15, 2005, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. announced that Terry D. Growcock, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, has adopted a written plan for the purpose of selling limited amounts of company stock. See press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated March 15, 2005.
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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.
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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DATE: March 21, 2005 |
/s/ Thomas G. Musial |
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Thomas G. Musial |
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Senior Vice President of Human Resources and |
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT
Dated as of March 15, 2005
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99.1 |
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Press release dated March 15, 2005 |
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