Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 26, 2009, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (the "Company") announced its intention to offer concurrently $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2019 and $350.0 aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2014. The Company also expects to grant the underwriters for the convertible notes offering an option to purchase up to an additional $52.5 million aggregate principal amount of convertible notes to cover over-allotments. The Company's press release announcing this intention is set forth in its entirety and filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The Company also announced on May 26, 2009 that it has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its outstanding 8.375% Notes due 2011. The Company's press release announcing the commencement of this cash tender offer is set forth in its entirety and filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated May 26, 2009.

Exhibit 99.2 Press release dated May 26, 2009.

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