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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): January 24, 2008
 
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware
State of Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation 		  0-2816
Commission File Number 		  36-2090085
I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number
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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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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 January 24, 2008, Methode Electronics, Inc. issued a press release announcing a restructuring of its U.S.-based automotive operations and plans to discontinue producing certain electronic connector products. The restructuring is expected to be completed by the end of this calendar year, while the exit of certain electronic connector production is expected to conclude in the next three or four months. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Item 8.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by Methode Electronics, Inc. under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
         
       
 
  99.1    
Methode Electronics, Inc. Press Release dated January 24, 2008.

 

 

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 25, 2008 By:   /s/ Douglas A. Koman    
    Douglas A. Koman   
    Chief Financial Officer   
 

 

 

Exhibit Index
     
Exhibit No.   Exhibit
 
99.1
  Methode Electronics, Inc. Press Release dated January 24, 2008