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): July 29, 2004 Preformed Line Products Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 0-31164 34-0676895 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation File Number) Identification No.) 660 Beta Drive Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (440) 461-5200 ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On July 29, 2004, Preformed Line Products Company issued a press release announcing earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except, as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. 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. PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY /s/ Eric R. Graef ------------------------------------ Eric R. Graef, Vice President - Finance and Treasurer DATED: July 29, 2004 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated July 29, 2004, announcing earnings for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2004.