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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 16, 2002
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THE TIMKEN COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Ohio 1-1169 34-0577130
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1835 Dueber Avenue, S.W., Canton, Ohio 44706-2798
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 438-3000
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
The Timken Company issued a press release on October 16, 2002, a copy
of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by
this reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release, dated October 16, 2002
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 hereunto duly authorized.
THE TIMKEN COMPANY
By: /s/ William R. Burkhart
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Name: William R. Burkhart
Title: Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
Dated: October 16, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
The Timken Company
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated October 16, 2002
Exhibit No. Title
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 16, 2002