Results of Operations

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): February 7, 2018 THE TIMKEN COMPANY (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-1169   34-0577130 (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 4500 Mt. Pleasant St. NW, North Canton, Ohio 44720-5450 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (234) 262-3000 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions. [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o Item 2.02      Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The Timken Company (the “Company”) issued a press release on February 7, 2018 announcing results for the fourth quarter and full-year of 2017 . A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by this reference. Also on February 7, 2018 , the Company will host a conference call and post conference call materials to its website, www.timken.com . This information shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Item 9.01      Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No.   Description 99.1   Press Release of The Timken Company dated February 7, 2018 SIGNATURES 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.       THE TIMKEN COMPANY             By:  /s/ Carolyn E. Cheverine       Carolyn E. Cheverine       Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date:   February 7, 2018   EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No.   Description 99.1   Press Release of The Timken Company dated February 7, 2018