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) May 1, 2006
THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Ohio |
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1-5263 |
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34-0367600 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 29400 Lakeland Boulevard, Wickliffe, Ohio |
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44092-2298 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (440) 943-4200
Not Applicable
(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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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 1, 2006 announcing
the Company’s results for the quarter ended March 31, 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
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Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith: |
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99.1 |
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The Lubrizol Corporation press release dated
May 1, 2006 announcing The Lubrizol Corporation’s financial results for
quarter ended March 31, 2006 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form
8-K). |