Unassociated Document
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):  November 2, 2009
 
VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
001-33841
(Commission File Number)
20-8579133
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

1200 Urban Center Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
 
(205) 298-3000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
The Registrant's earnings release dated November 2, 2009, regarding its second quarter financial results is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(c)
Exhibits:
     
   
Exhibit No.
    99.1
Description
Earnings Release dated November 2, 2009.

SIGNATURES
 
        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated:   November 2, 2009
 
VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY
(Registrant)
 
       
       
  By: 
\s\ Robert A. Wason IV
 
   
Robert A. Wason IV