UNITED STATES
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) January 12, 2007
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CHAPARRAL STEEL COMPANY |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
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00-51307 |
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0-2373478 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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300 Ward Road, Midlothian, TX |
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76065 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 972-775-8241
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Section 8— Other Events
Item 8.01 – Other Events
On January 12, 2007, the registrant issued a press release disclosing the declaration of a $0.10 per common share quarterly cash dividend. The press release is attached 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.
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Date: January 12, 2007 |
CHAPARRAL STEEL COMPANY |
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/s/ Robert E. Crawford, Jr. |
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Vice President and General Counsel |
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Issued January 12, 2007