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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): August 13, 2002
AK STEEL HOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 001-13696 31-1401455
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
703 Curtis Street
Middletown, Ohio 45043-0001
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (513) 425-5000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 1-4. Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Events.
On August 7, 2002, AK Steel Corporation ("AK Steel") completed its consent
solicitations with respect to proposed amendments to the indentures governing
its 7-7/8% Senior Notes Due 2009 (CUSIP No. 001546 AE 0), 8-7/8% Senior Notes
Due 2008 (CUSIP No. 042170 AR 1) and 9% Senior Notes Due 2007 (CUSIP No. 042170
AN 0). The amendments, which became effective as of August 8, 2002, are intended
to conform certain provisions of each indenture to the indenture governing AK
Steel's recently issued 7-3/4% Senior Notes Due 2012. AK Steel Holding
Corporation ("AK Holding") is a guarantor under each indenture. Copies of the
supplemental indentures containing the amendments have been filed as Exhibits
4.1, 4.2 and 4.3, respectively, to this Current Report.
In addition, AK Steel obtained the requisite consents to concurrently amend
certain provisions of the agreement governing its Senior Secured Notes Due 2004,
under which AK Holding is a guarantor. A copy of the supplemental agreement
containing those amendments, which became effective as of August 8, 2002, has
been filed as Exhibit 4.4 to this Current Report.
Item 6. Not Applicable.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
4.1* Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 8, 2002, relating to
AK Steel's 7-7/8% Senior Notes due 2009.
4.2* Supplemental Indenture No. 6, dated as of August 8, 2002, relating to
AK Steel's 8-7/8% Senior Notes due 2008.
4.3* Supplemental Indenture No. 6, dated as of August 8, 2002, relating to
AK Steel's 9% Senior Notes due 2007.
4.4* Second Supplemental Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2002, relating
to AK Steel's Senior Secured Notes, Series A-E, due 2004.
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* Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURE
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 thereto duly authorized.
AK STEEL HOLDING CORPORATION
Dated: August 13, 2002 By: /s/ James L. Wainscott
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Name: James L. Wainscott
Title: Senior Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
4.1* Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 8, 2002, relating to AK
Steel's 7-7/8% Senior Notes due 2009.
4.2* Supplemental Indenture No. 6, dated as of August 8, 2002, relating to AK
Steel's 8-7/8% Senior Notes due 2008.
4.3* Supplemental Indenture No. 6, dated as of August 8, 2002, relating to AK
Steel's 9% Senior Notes due 2007.
4.4* Second Supplemental Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2002, relating to AK
Steel's Senior Secured Notes, Series A-E, due 2004.
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* Filed herewith.