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):  August 5, 2011
 
MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-6770
25-0790410
(State or other
(Commission File
(IRS Employer
jurisdiction
Number)
Identification No.)
of incorporation)
    
     
8285 Tournament Drive
    
Suite 150
    
Memphis, Tennessee
  
38125
(Address of principal
  
Zip Code
executive offices)
    
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    (901) 753-3200

Registrant's Former Name or Address, if changed since last report:  N/A

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Item 8.01.  Other Events

On August 5, 2011 the Registrant issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on its common stock.  The dividend will be payable September 15, 2011, to shareholders of record on September 1, 2011. A copy of the press release announcing the payment and record dates is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1   Press release, dated August 5, 2011.
 
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
  MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.  
       
 
By:
/s/ Gary C. Wilkerson  
  Name:   Gary C. Wilkerson  
  Title:  Vice President, General Counsel and  Secretary  
       
 
Date: August 5, 2011
 
 
 
 

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.
Description

99.1 
Press release, dated August 5, 2011.