UNITED STATES
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): October 21, 1998
LACLEDE STEEL COMPANY
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-3855
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(Commission File Number)
43-0368310
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
One Metropolitan Square
St. Louis, Missouri 63102
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 314-425-1400
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
On October 21, 1998, the Board of Directors of Registrant approved a change in
Registrant's fiscal year. Effective September 30, 1998, Registrant's fiscal year
shall end on September 30 of each year. Prior to the change, Registrant's fiscal
year ended on December 31 of each year. The report covering the transition
period will be covered in Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ending September
30, 1998.
SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
LACLEDE STEEL COMPANY
(Registrant)
Date: October 23, 1998 By: /s/ Michael H. Lane
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Michael H. Lane
Vice President - Finance, Treasurer
and Secretary
