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): 9-1-98
AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9102 77-0100596
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification
No.)
245 South Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, California 91101
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(626) 683-4000
Item 5 Other Events.
The attached announcement was released to the news media on
September 1, 1998.
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.
AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Date: September 3, 1998 By: /s/ Javier Solis
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Javier Solis
Senior Vice President and
Secretary
Contacts:
James S. Marlen, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Gary Wagner, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: 626-683-4000
September 1, 1998
Ameron International announces stock repurchase program
PASADENA, Calif. Ameron International Corporation (NYSE: AMN) announced today
that its Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to 10% of the
Company's 4 million outstanding common shares. Ameron would repurchase the
shares from time to time by means of open market purchases, depending on
availability, its cash position and price.
James S. Marlen, chairman, president and chief executive officer stated
that "today's repurchase authorization reflects the Board's continuing
confidence that, at its current market price levels, Ameron stock represents an
excellent investment. The action confirms the Board's and management's
commitment to enhance shareholder value."
Ameron is a leading producer of high-performance coatings and finishes,
fiberglass and composite pipe, concrete and steel pipe systems and other
specialized construction products. The company operates businesses in North
America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australasia.
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