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): July 23, 2009
Century Aluminum Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
0-27918 |
13-3070826 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2511 Garden Road
Building A, Suite 200
Monterey, California
(Address of principal executive offices) |
93940
(Zip Code) |
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(831) 642-9300 | |
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | |
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N/A | |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) | |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 23, 2009, Century Aluminum Company (the “Company”) issued an earnings release announcing its results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. A copy of the Company’s earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws, including statements regarding the Company’s proposed greenfield smelter to be constructed near Helguvik, Iceland. The Company has based its forward-looking statements on current expectations
and projections about the future, however, these statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risk that the Company will not be able to complete its planned Helguvik project which is subject to various conditions and risks that may affect the Company’s ability to complete the project. Any of these risks and uncertainties could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in its forward-looking statements. More information
about the Company’s risks, uncertainties and assumptions can be found in the risk factors and forward-looking statements cautionary language contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances
after the date such forward-looking statements are made.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is being furnished with this report pursuant to Item 2.02:
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Exhibit Number |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated July 23, 2009, announcing the Company’s results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | |||||
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Date: |
July 23, 2009 |
By: |
/s/ William J. Leatherberry | ||
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Name: William J. Leatherberry
Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary |
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Number |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated July 23, 2009 |