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UNITED STATES
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 31, 2003
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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-4304 75-0725338
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
6565 N. MACARTHUR BLVD. 75039
IRVING, TEXAS (Zip Code)
(Address of principal
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 689-4300
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 31, 2003, Commercial Metals Company announced that it is
commencing a cash tender offer for up to $100 million in principal amount of its
outstanding 7.20% Notes due 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference under Item
5.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated October 31, 2003.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
By: /s/ William B. Larson
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Name: William B. Larson
Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 31, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated October 31, 2003.