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): SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 ------------------ THE TIMKEN COMPANY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) OHIO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-1169 34-0577130 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 1835 DUEBER AVENUE, S.W., CANTON, OHIO 44706-2798 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (330) 438-3000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE The Timken Company issued a press release on September 18, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by this reference. This information is not "filed" pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into any registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933. Exhibits. --------- 99.1 The Timken Company Press Release dated September 18, 2003. 2 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. THE TIMKEN COMPANY By: /s/ William R. Burkhart ------------------------------------ William R. Burkhart Senior Vice President and General Counsel Date: September 18, 2003 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description of Document ------- ----------------------- 99.1 The Timken Company Press Release dated September 18, 2003.