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): December 16, 2003 VULCAN INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION ----------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-10219 31-0810265 --------------------------- ------------------- -------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer I.D. No.) of incorporation) 300 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1704 Wilmington, Delaware 19801 -------------------------------------------------- ---------- Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 427-5804 N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure A copy of the news release issued by Vulcan International Corporation on Tuesday, December 16, 2003, describing an offer from Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation to purchase Vulcan International Corporation's 50 percent interest in its joint venture, Vulcan- Brunswick Bowling Pin Company, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. (a) Exhibits 99.1 News Release dated December 16, 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 thereunto duly authorized. Vulcan International Corporation By: /s/ Vernon E. Bachman ------------------------------ Vernon E. Bachman, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer Date: December 16, 2003