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: April 16, 2004
THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 1-5263 34-0367600
(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of incorporation) Identification No.)
29400 Lakeland Boulevard
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092-2298
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(440) 943-4200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
A copy of the press release of The Lubrizol Corporation dated April 16,
2004, announcing the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Noveon
International, Inc. and providing updated earnings guidance for the
first quarter of 2004, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
c. Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of The Lubrizol Corporation dated April 16, 2004,
announcing the singing of a definitive agreement to acquire
Noveon International, Inc. and providing updated earnings
guidance for the first quarter of 2004.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
A copy of the press release of The Lubrizol Corporation dated April 16,
2004, announcing the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Noveon
International, Inc. and providing updated earnings guidance for the
first quarter of 2004, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K.
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.
THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
Date: April 12, 2004 By: /s/ Leslie M. Reynolds
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Name: Leslie M. Reynolds
Title: Corporate Secretary and Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 The Lubrizol Corporation News Release dated April 16, 2004