The Lubrizol Corporation 8-K
 

 
 
UNITED STATES
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) October 31, 2006
THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Ohio   1-5263   34-0367600
         
 
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)
     
29400 Lakeland Boulevard, Wickliffe, Ohio   44092-2298
     
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (440) 943-4200
Not Applicable
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
      The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Furthermore, the information contained in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless such subsequent filing specifically references this Form 8-K.
 
      A copy of the news release of The Lubrizol Corporation dated October 31, 2006 announcing the Company’s results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 
      Earnings as adjusted (Non-GAAP) is a measure of income that differs from earnings from continuing operations measured in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Earnings as adjusted (Non-GAAP) is income from continuing operations per our consolidated results, adjusted for exclusion of restructuring and impairment charges. Management believes that both earnings from continuing operations and earnings as adjusted for exclusion of these special charges assist the investor in understanding the results of operations of The Lubrizol Corporation. In addition, management and the Board of Directors of The Lubrizol Corporation evaluate results using the earnings from continuing operations and earnings as adjusted.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
  (c)   Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
  99.1   The Lubrizol Corporation press release dated October 31, 2006 announcing The Lubrizol Corporation’s financial results for quarter ended September 30, 2006 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K).

 

 

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.
         
    THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
 
        
Date: October 31, 2006
        
 
  By:   /s/ Leslie M. Reynolds
 
       
 
  Name:   Leslie M. Reynolds
 
  Title:   Corporate Secretary and Counsel

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