UNITED STATES
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
December 17, 2004
Commission File Number 1-13873
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STEELCASE INC.
Michigan 38-0819050
(State of incorporation) (IRS employer identification number)
901 44th Street SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(616) 247-2710
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ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Steelcase Inc. ("the Company") reported its third quarter fiscal 2005 results
today and is furnishing the earnings release as Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto.
Members of the public are invited to listen to the Company's webcast conference
call and view the accompanying presentation slides today, December 17, 2004, at
11:00 a.m. EDT through the link at www.steelcase.com. The presentation slides
will be available at www.steelcase.com shortly before and during the webcast. A
replay of the webcast, including presentation slides, can also be accessed
through the Company's website through January 17, 2005.
The information furnished pursuant to this Current Report on Form 8-K (including
the exhibit hereto) shall not be considered "filed" under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into
future filings by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, unless the Company
expressly sets forth in such future filing that such information is to be
considered "filed" or incorporated by reference therein.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Earnings Release - Third Quarter Ended November 26, 2004
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, thereunto duly authorized.
STEELCASE INC.
Date: December 17, 2004
By: /s/ James P. Keane
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James P. Keane
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and
Principal Financial Officer)