SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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) NOVEMBER 22, 2004
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THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-5426 61-0505332
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
4360 BROWNSBORO ROAD, SUITE 300
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40207
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 502/893-4600
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On November 22, 2004, Thomas Industries issued a press release
reporting that the Company is undertaking a review of strategic and financial
alternatives, including exploration of acquisitions, stock buybacks, declaration
of a special cash dividend and the possible sale of the Company. A copy of the
press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by
reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated November 22, 2004
reporting that the Company is undertaking a
review of strategic and financial
alternatives, including exploration of
acquisitions, stock buybacks, declaration of
a special cash dividend and the possible
sale of the Company.
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.
THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Phillip J. Stuecker
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Phillip J. Stuecker, Vice President of
Finance, Chief Financial Officer,
and Secretary
Dated: November 22, 2004