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): March 18, 1999
NL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260
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(State or other (Commission File No.) (Employer ID No.)
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
16825 Northchase Dr., Suite 1200, Houston, Texas 77060
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (281) 423-3300
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On March 18, 1999, 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 March 18, 1999.
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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/David B. Garten
David B. Garten
Vice President, Secretary
& General Counsel
Dated: March 23, 1999
Susan E. Alderton
Chief Financial Officer
212.421.7202
EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NL INDUSTRIES, INC. HAS NEW CONTROLLER
HOUSTON, TEXAS -- March 17, 1999 -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) announced
today that it has appointed Robert D. Hardy as Vice President, Controller of NL
Industries. Mr. Hardy, who has been with NL since 1993, also will continue to
oversee the Company's tax affairs.
Susan E. Alderton, Chief Financial Officer of NL Industries said "Robert is a
proven executive with a thorough understanding of NL's operations. He will be a
great asset to the Company and our management team in his new position."
NL Industries, Inc. is a major international producer of titanium dioxide
pigments.
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