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) November 11, 2004
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-16214 14-0462060
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1373 Broadway, Albany, New York 12204
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (518) 445-2200
None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On November 11, 2004, Albany International issued a news release declaring a
quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share on the Class A and Class B Common Stock.
The news release also announced that the Company's Board of Directors has
authorized the purchase of up to one million shares of its Class A Common Stock.
A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
On November 12, 2004, Albany International issued a news release announcing that
Frank R. Schmeler has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire
as the Company's Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer). A copy
of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report.
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.
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
By: /s/ Michael C. Nahl
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Name: Michael C. Nahl
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date: November 12, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Registrant's news release dated November 11, 2004
99.2 Registrant's news release dated November 12, 2004