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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 8, 2003
TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-6903 75-0225040
(State of incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
2525 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207-2401
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 631-4420
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Item 5. Other Events
On October 8, 2003, the Registrant issued a press release announcing
litigation settlement with ACF Barge Acceptance I LLC.
Item 7. Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 - News Release of Registrant dated October 8, 2003
with respect to litigation settlement.
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.
TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC.
Date: October 9, 2003 By: /s/ MICHAEL G. FORTADO
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Michael G. Fortado
Vice President and Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No. Description of Exhibit
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Exhibit 99.1 News Release of Registrant dated October 8, 2003 with respect
to litigation settlement.