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 - December 19, 2003 ------------------------------------ (Date of Earliest Event Reported) Carpenter Technology Corporation -------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-5828 23-0458500 ------------- ---------- ---------- (State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer I.D. No.) 1047 North Park Road, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, 19610-1339 ---------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 208-2000 Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure On December 18, 2003, Carpenter Technology Corporation issued a press release discussing certain non-operating income items that have arisen during its second fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2003. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is being reported pursuant to Item 5. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) and (b) None. (c) Exhibit: Exhibit 99. Press Release dated December 18, 2003 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: December 19, 2003 CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (Registrant) By:/s/ David A. Christiansen --------------------------- David A. Christiansen Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description 99. Press release dated December 18, 2003