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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)
January 22, 2008
 
QUANEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   1-5725   38-1872178
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
1900 West Loop South, Suite 1500, Houston, Texas   77027
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 713-961-4600
 
(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:
  o   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
  o   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
  o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
  o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 


 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
          On Wednesday, January 23, 2008, Quanex Corporation will present at the Sidoti & Company Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum. Raymond Jean, Quanex’s chairman and chief executive officer, will lead the presentation to institutional investors. The slides that will accompany Mr. Jean’s conference presentation are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
          This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
          The slides attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 contain “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts included or incorporated herein may constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary significantly from those expressed or implied in such statements and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements that use the words “expect,” “should,” “believe,” “will,” “might,” or similar words reflecting future expectations or beliefs are forward-looking statements. Factors that could impact future results may include, without limitation, the effect of both domestic and global economic conditions, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and the availability and cost of raw materials. For a more complete discussion of factors that may affect the Company’s future performance, please refer to the Company’s most recent 10-K filing (December 14, 2007) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in particular the section titled “Private Securities Litigation Reform Act” contained therein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     Exhibit 99.1. Conference Presentation to be presented on January 23, 2008

 


 

SIGNATURE
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
 
  QUANEX CORPORATION    
 
       
 
  (Registrant)    
 
       
January 22, 2008
  /s/ Kevin P. Delaney    
 
       
(Date)
  Kevin P. Delaney    
 
  Senior Vice President — General Counsel
and Secretary
   

 


 

Exhibit Index
     Exhibit 99.1. Conference Presentation to be presented on January 23, 2008