SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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 26, 2004
STEEL DYNAMICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana | 0-21719 | 35-1929476 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
6714 Pointe Inverness Way, Suite 200, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
(Address of principal executive officers) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 260-459-3553
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Not Applicable
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On October 26, 2004, Steel Dynamics, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program and also approved an increase in the companys dividend rate. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
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 hereto duly authorized.
STEEL DYNAMICS, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Theresa E. Wagler | |
Theresa E. Wagler | ||
Date: October 26, 2004 | Title: | Assistant Secretary |