SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): JANUARY 10, 2003
FERRO CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
OHIO 001-584 34-0217820
(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of incorporation) Identification No.)
1000 LAKESIDE AVENUE
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44114
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(216) 641-8580
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
Exhibit Description
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99.1 First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of December 27,
2002, amending certain sections of the Credit Agreement, dated
as of August 31, 2001. The principal amendments include
changes to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and Leverage Ratio
which provide the Company increased latitude in future
periods. Additionally, the amount of permitted acquisitions in
any one year was increased.
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.
Date: January 10, 2003 FERRO CORPORATION
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/s/ J. William Heitman
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J. William Heitman
Vice President, Finance and Acting
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of December 27,
2002, amending certain sections of the Credit Agreement, dated
as of August 31, 2001.