SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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 25, 1997
OREGON METALLURGICAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon
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State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
0-1339 93-0448167
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(Commission File Number IRS Employer
Indentification Number
530 34th Avenue S.W. , Albany, OR 97321
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Address of principal executive offices
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (541) 967-9000
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ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
On April 24, 1997, the Company's Board of Directors approved a change in the
Company's fiscal year. Effective January 1, 1997, the Company prospectively
changed its financial reporting year from a calendar year to a fiscal year
consisting of 52 and 53 weeks ending on the Sunday closest to the end of the
caleNdar year. Consistent with the change in its fiscal year, the Company has
modified its quarterly financial reporting from calendar quarters to fiscal
quarters ending on the Sunday closest to the end of the calendar quarter.
Due to the nature of the Company's change in financial reporting periods, no
transition period will be reported.
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SIGNATURES
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.
OREGON METALLURGICAL CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: 4/28/97 By: /s/ Dennis P. Kelly
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Dennis P. Kelly
Vice President Finance
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
(Chief Accounting Officer and Duly
Authorized Officer of the Registrant)
