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EXHIBIT 4(j)
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Agreement to furnish instruments defining rights of holders of long-term debt
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August 29, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
Judiciary Plaza
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Worthington Industries, Inc. - Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31,
2000
Gentlemen:
Worthington Industries, Inc., an Ohio corporation, is today executing and filing
a Form 10-K, Annual Report for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000 (the "Form
10-K").
Pursuant to the instructions relating to the Exhibits in Item 601 of Regulation
S-K, Worthington Industries, Inc. hereby agrees to furnish to the Commission,
upon request, copies of instruments and agreements defining the rights of
holders of its long-term debt and of the long-term debt of its consolidated
subsidiaries, which are not being filed as exhibits to the Form 10-K. Such
long-term debt does not exceed 10% of the total assets of Worthington
Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
Very truly yours,
WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
/s/ John T. Baldwin
John T. Baldwin
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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