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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)December 22, 2000
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AK STEEL HOLDING CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware File No. 1-13696 31-1401455
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(State or other (Commission file number) (IRS employer
jurisdiction of identification
incorporation) number)
703 Curtis Street, Middletown, Ohio 45043
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 513-425-5000
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Not Applicable
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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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Filed herewith is a copy of a Press Release, dated December 22, 2000,
issued by AK Steel Holding Corporation (the "Company")to announce that its
fourth quarter revenues and profits are expected to be considerably lower
compared to the third quarter due to steep declines in carbon and stainless spot
market selling prices. The Company also said it expects fourth quarter shipments
will reflect higher unit sales in the spot market due to slightly lower
shipments to the Company's appliance, construction and manufacturing customers.
Item 7. Exhibit.
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(a) Financial Statements of business acquired:
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma financial information:
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibit:
(1) Press Release, dated December 22, 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 thereunto duly authorized.
AK STEEL HOLDING CORPORATION
/s/ Brenda S. Harmon
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Brenda S. Harmon
Secretary
Dated: December 22, 2000
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AK STEEL HOLDING CORPORATION
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description Page
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(1) Press Release, dated December 22, 2000 5
