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) October 26, 2006
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 2.05 COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES.
Albany International Corp. (the "Company") announced in its quarterly earnings
release on October 26, 2006 a proposal to centralize administrative functions in
the Europe PMC business. The proposal is subject to review under local law and
would be carried out in consultation with the relevant works councils and trade
unions.
The Company estimates that, if implemented, the proposal, combined with the
effect of other planned cost-reduction initiatives, could require payment of
cash termination and severance payments resulting in charges of approximately 20
to 24 cents per share. These cash payments will most likely be made during the
next three to four quarters, and the related expense will be reflected in the
Company's financial results during the same period.
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: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 1, 2006