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): September 30, 2008
THE TIMKEN COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ohio
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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34-0577130 |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 1835 Dueber Avenue, S.W., Canton, Ohio
44706-2798 |
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(330) 438-3000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions.
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The Timken Company issued a press release on September 30, 2008, increasing its earnings
estimates for the third quarter and full year 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by this reference.
This information shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of
that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of
1933, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a
filing.
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| Exhibits. |
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99.1 |
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The Timken Company Press Release dated September 30, 2008. |
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