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): July 28, 2004 BRUSH ENGINEERED MATERIALS INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Ohio 1-15885 34-1919973 (State or Other Juris- (Commission (IRS Employer diction of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 17876 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44110 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 486-4200 Item 5. Other Events On July 28, 2004, Brush Engineered Materials Inc. issued a press release regarding its earnings for the second quarter 2004. Certain financial information from that press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. 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. BRUSH ENGINEERED MATERIALS INC. Date: July 30, 2004 By: /s/ Michael C. Hasychak ------------------------------- Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer