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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 27, 2005
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 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On January 27, 2005, Albany International issued a news release announcing 2004
fourth quarter and full year financial results. A copy of the news release is
furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:
99.1 News release dated January 27, 2005 announcing 2004 fourth
quarter and full year financial results.
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: January 27, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Registrant's news release dated January 27, 2005 announcing 2004
fourth quarter and full year financial results.