SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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) April 22, 1996
Lone Star Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-2333 13-0982660
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
300 First Stamford Place, P. O. Box 120014, Stamford, CT 06912-0014
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (203) 969-8600
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On April 22, 1996 Lone Star Industries, Inc. made public
disclosure of the following by a press release for immediate release:
Stamford, Connecticut, April 22, 1996 --- Lone Star
Industries, Inc. (NYSE/LCE) announced today that
several companies have expressed interest in business
combinations with Lone Star. While the Company will
explore opportunities to maximize shareholders' value,
no decision has been made that a transaction with
another company is in the best interests of Lone Star's
stockholders. Discussions with companies which have
approached Lone Star have not resulted in any
definitive proposals.
On April 18, 1996, Lone Star reported a significant
improvement in first quarter results. The company
announced a net loss of $3.3 million on sales of $53
million, a 35% reduction in net loss over results for
the same period in 1995. The Company's performance
supports management's view that the future of the
Company continues to be bright.
Lone Star Industries, Inc. is a producer of cement,
ready- mixed concrete, sand and gravel, crushed stone,
and other construction materials.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, Lone Star Industries, Inc. has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES, INC.
By: /s/ James W. Langham
James W. Langham
Vice President
Date: April 23, 1996
