X0202 4 2008-02-04 0000098362 TIMKEN CO TKR 0001177773 GRIFFITH JAMES W 1835 DUEBER AVE. S. W. CANTON OH 44706 1 1 0 0 President and CEO Common Stock (Restricted) 2008-02-04 4 A 0 22500 A 252405 D Common Stock 20956 I 401(k) Employee Stock Option (right to buy) 30.70 2008-02-04 4 A 0 161000 0 A 2009-02-04 2018-02-04 Common Stock 161000 161000 D Dividend Equivalent Rights 0 2008-02-04 4 A 0 800 0 A 2011-12-31 2011-12-31 Common Stock 800 800 D Grant of restricted shares subject to the Company's financial performance in 2008 and further subject to vesting in 25 percent annual increments beginning 2/4/2009. Not Applicable The option becomes exercisable in (a) annual 25 percent increments begining on 2/4/2009 or (b) in the event of retirement, death or disability of the participant or (c) upon the occurrence of a change in control of the Company or similar event. The security converts to Common Stock on a one for one basis Reflects the accrual of contingent rights to receive shares of common stock which vest on 12/31/2011 or under certain specified circumstances. James G. Griffith 2008-02-06