FERRO CORPORATION
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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): AUGUST 19, 2004

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-584


FERRO CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

AN OHIO CORPORATION, IRS NO. 34-0217820

1000 LAKESIDE AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44114
(Address of principal executive offices)

REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER INCLUDING AREA CODE:
216/641-8580



 


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Item 12. Regulation FD Disclosure.
Signature
EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE


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Item 12. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 19, 2004, Ferro Corporation issued a press release announcing the declaration of its regular quarterly dividend. A copy of this release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1

Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
     
  /s/ Hector R. Ortino    
  Signature   
  Hector R. Ortino   
 
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer    
  Title  
     
  /s/ Thomas Gannon    
  Signature   
  Thomas Gannon   
 
  Chief Financial Officer    
  Title
 
     
  August 19, 2004  
  Date    
     
     
     
 

Exhibit Index

     
Exhibit No
  Description
99.1
  Press Release of Ferro Corporation dated August 19, 2004.