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) October 31, 2002
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The Lamson & Sessions Co.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ohio 1-313 34-0349210
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
25701 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44122-7313
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (216) 464-3400
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 31, 2002, The Lamson & Sessions Co. (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter of 2002. A copy of
such press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO-FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 31, 2002.
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.
THE LAMSON & SESSIONS CO.
Dated: October 31, 2002
By: /s/ James J. Abel
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James J. Abel
Executive Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 31, 2002.