The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com) Monday announced that it filed an updated investor presentation with the Securities and Exchange Commission highlighting the flaws in the analysis behind the shareholder proposal from The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) and Relational Investors and articulating why Timken believes its comprehensive strategic plan offers the best path to creating shareholder value. Timken also announced the launch of a website, www.TimkenDrivesValue.com, which contains important information for shareholders regarding its board's recommendation to vote AGAINST the proposal to spinoff the Steel business.
In a statement, the company said, "The materials released today are critical to aid Timken shareholders in developing a clear understanding of the flaws in the proposal from CalSTRS and Relational Investors as well as the tremendous value we believe is created by our integrated business model. We urge shareholders not to be misled by CalSTRS and Relational Investors and support the Timken strategy to deliver long-term value for shareholders by voting AGAINST the proposal."
About The Timken Company
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a global industrial technology leader, applies its deep knowledge of materials, friction management and power transmission to improve the reliability and efficiency of machinery and equipment all around the world. The company engineers, manufactures and markets mechanical components and high-performance steel. Timken® bearings, engineered steel bars and tubes—as well as transmissions, gearboxes, chain, related products and services—support diversified markets worldwide. With sales of $5.0 billion in 2012 and approximately 20,000 people operating from 30 countries, Timken makes the world more productive and keeps industry in motion.
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