SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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EnPro Industries, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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On February 6, 2008, EnPro Industries, Inc. (EnPro) issued the following press release:
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News
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Investor Contact:
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Don Washington
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Director, Investor Relations and |
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EnPro Industries |
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Corporate Communications
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5605 Carnegie Boulevard |
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Charlotte, North Carolina 28209-4674 |
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704-731-1527
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Phone: 704 731 1500 |
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Fax: 704-731-1511 |
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don.washington@enproindustries.com
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www.enproindustries.com |
EnPro Industries Comments
On Steel Partners Letter
CHARLOTTE, NC, February 6, 2008 On January 30, 2008, the board of directors of EnPro Industries
(NYSE: NPO) received a letter from Steel Partners outlining several alternatives which Steel
believed would improve the value of EnPros shares. The letter
also referenced a verbal inquiry made by
Steel in June 2007 about a possible sale of the company to Steel.
When the
board met on July 17, 2007, to discuss the inquiry, the price of
the shares was trading in a range between $44 and $46 a share. At the meeting, the board unanimously determined that the time
was not right for the sale of the company. The determination was made based on the boards opinion
that the company could obtain greater long-term value by continuing to execute its strategic plan
for growth through selected acquisitions and investment in the companys operations.
The board and its financial advisors will fully evaluate the alternatives outlined by Steel
Partners in its January letter, and the company will provide an update to the market at the
appropriate time.
EnPro Industries, Inc. is a leader in sealing products, metal polymer and filament wound bearings,
compressor systems, diesel and dual-fuel engines and other engineered products for use in critical
applications by industries worldwide. For more information about EnPro, visit the companys website
at http://www.enproindustries.com.
Certain Information Concerning Participants
EnPro will file a proxy statement in connection with its 2008 annual meeting of shareholders.
EnPro shareholders are strongly advised to read the proxy statement and the accompanying proxy card
when they become available, as they will contain important information. Shareholders will be able
to obtain this proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the proxy statement and other
documents filed by EnPro with the Securities and Exchange Commission for free at the Internet
website maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Copies of the proxy
statement and any amendments and supplements to the proxy statement will also be available for free
at EnPros website, www.enproindustries.com, or by writing to EnPro Industries, Inc., 5605 Carnegie
Boulevard, Suite 500, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209, Attention: Corporate Secretary. EnPro and
its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of
proxies for EnPros 2008 annual meeting,