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 August 31, 2000
reported) ---------------------------------------
Atchison Casting Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
KANSAS 1-12541 48-1156578
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
400 South Fourth Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including (913) 367-2121
area code -----------------------------------
None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On August 31, 2000, the Company issued a press release announcing
its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2000 results and the planned closure of
Claremont Foundry. A copy of the press release announcing these events is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated August 31, 2000
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
ATCHISON CASTING CORPORATION
DATE: August 31, 2000 /s/ Kevin T. McDermed
Kevin T. McDermed
Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Exhibit
99.1 Press Release dated August 31, 2000
