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): May 8, 1996
NL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260
(State or other (Commission File No.) (Employer ID No.)
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
16825 Northchase Dr., Suite 1200, Houston, Texas 77060
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 423-3300
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On May 8, 1996, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
(i) Exhibit 99.1. Press Release dated May 8, 1996.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
NL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ Dennis G. Newkirk
Dennis G. Newkirk
Vice President & Controller
Dated: May 9, 1996
Joseph S. Compofelice
(713) 423-3303
EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NL INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER DIVIDEND
Houston, Texas May 8, 1996 -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) announced that its
Board of Directors has declared its regular dividend of ten cents per share on
its common stock, payable June 28, 1996 to shareholders of record June 14, 1996.
NL Industries is a major international producer of titanium dioxide pigments and
specialty chemicals.
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