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): October 1, 2007
THE LAMSON & SESSIONS CO.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Ohio
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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001-00313
(Commission File Numbers)
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34-0349210
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Nos.) |
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25701 Science Park Dr.
Cleveland, Ohio
(Address of Principal
Executive Offices)
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44122-7313
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216) 768-7400
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 1, 2007, The Lamson & Sessions Co. (“Lamson”) issued a press release announcing
that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) in connection with the Agreement and
Plan of Merger by and among Thomas & Betts Corporation, its merger subsidiary and Lamson has
expired without action by either the Federal Trade Commission or the Department of Justice. A copy
of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of The Lamson & Sessions Co., dated October 1, 2007.