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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2004
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METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-2816 36-2090085
State of Other Commission File Number I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of Identification Number
Incorporation
7401 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60706
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (708) 867-6777
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. Other Events
On January 22, 2004, the company issued a press release to announce that it
intends to take an after tax charge over its remaining 2004 fiscal year of up to
$0.12 per share. This charge will include approximately $1.8 million for costs
associated with the recently completed merger to eliminate its Class B stock and
the unsolicited tender offer for Methode's Class B stock, and up to $2.5 million
for the closing of two European manufacturing facilities.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Methode Electronics, Inc. Press Release issued on January 22, 2004.
SIGNATURE
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.
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.
Date: January 22, 2004 By: /s/ Douglas A. Koman
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Douglas A. Koman
Vice President, Corporate Finance