BarnesGroupInc8-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): December 30, 2011

BARNES GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
 
 
1-04801
 
06-0247840
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
123 Main Street, Bristol, Connecticut
 
06010
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(860) 583-7070
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 3, 2012, Barnes Group Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding the closing of the sale of the Company’s Barnes Distribution Europe business to Berner SE, headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany.   



Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1. Press Release issued January 3, 2012.









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.


 
Dated:  January 3, 2012
BARNES GROUP INC.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
By: /s/ Claudia S. Toussaint
 
Claudia S. Toussaint, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 
 








EXHIBIT INDEX

        
Exhibit Number
Document Description
99.1.
Press Release issued January 3, 2012