=============================================================================== UNITED STATES 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): March 4, 2004 --------------- 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) =============================================================================== ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Methode Electronics, Inc. Press Release issued on March 4, 2004. ITEM 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On March 4, 2004, Methode Electronics, Inc. announced its third quarter fiscal year 2004 results for the quarter ended January 31, 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: March 4, 2004 By: /s/ Douglas A. Koman ----------------------- Douglas A. Koman Vice President, Corporate Finance