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) FEBRUARY 9, 2005 ------------------ THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-5426 61-0505332 ------------------------------------------ --------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 4360 BROWNSBORO ROAD, SUITE 300 LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40207 ------------------------------------------ --------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 502/893-4600 -------------- N/A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On February 9, 2005, Thomas Industries Inc. issued a press release announcing fourth quarter results. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Earnings Press Release issued February 9, 2005. 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. THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC. (Registrant) By: /s/ Phillip J. Stuecker -------------------------------------- Phillip J. Stuecker, Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary Dated: February 9, 2005