ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On August 10, 2009, Zoltek Companies, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired. Not applicable.

(b) Pro forma financial information. Not applicable.

(c) Exhibits. See Exhibit Index.

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