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) March 31, 2008
THE
LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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34-0367600 |
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File Number)
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Identification No.) |
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29400 Lakeland Boulevard, Wickliffe, Ohio
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44092-2298 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (440) 943-4200
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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:
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c)) |
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 May 2, 2008 announcing
the Company’s results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 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
measured in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Earnings as adjusted (Non-GAAP) is net income per our consolidated results, adjusted
for exclusion of restructuring and impairment charges (credits). Management believes
that both earnings 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 earnings and earnings as adjusted.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
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99.1
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The Lubrizol Corporation press release dated
May 2, 2008 announcing The Lubrizol Corporation’s financial results for
the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of
Form 8-K). |