UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Item 2.02.          Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 20, 2015, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated issued a press release with respect to its third quarter 2015 financial results. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.  

Item 2.05          Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.

On October 15, 2015, in response to business conditions, ATI commenced a reduction in force among salaried employees within the High Performance Materials and Components segment and at the ATI Corporate office.  A $6 million charge will be recognized in the fourth quarter 2015 for severance and other post-employment benefits arising from the reduction in force. The $6 million in cash costs for the termination benefits will be paid over a period of up to 12 months.

Item 9.01.          Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)       Exhibits.

  Exhibit 99.1  Press release dated October 20, 2015.

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.