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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): May 6, 1998
NL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260
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(State or other (Commission File No.) (Employer ID No.)
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
16825 Northchase Dr., Suite 1200, Houston, Texas 77060
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (281) 423-3300
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On May 6, 1998, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
(i) Exhibit 99.1. Press Release dated May 6, 1998.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
NL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ David B. Garten
David B. Garten
Vice President & Secretary
Dated: May 6, 1998
Dennis G. Newkirk
(281) 423-3332
EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NL INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCES RESUMPTION OF QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
HOUSTON, TEXAS -- May 6, 1998 -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) announced that
its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of three cents
per share on its common stock, payable June 16, 1998 to shareholders of record
June 1, 1998.
NL Industries, Inc. is a major international producer of titanium dioxide
pigments.
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