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) July 5, 2003 The Lamson & Sessions Co. ------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 1-313 34-0349210 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 25701 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44122-7313 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 464-3400 -------------- Not Applicable -------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO-FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. Number Description ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated July 30, 2003. ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On July 30, 2003, The Lamson & Sessions Co. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the second quarter of 2003. A copy of such press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. This Form 8-K and the attached Exhibit are provided under Item 12 of Form 8-K and are furnished to, but not filed with, the SEC. 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: July 30, 2003 By: /s/ James J. Abel -------------------------------------- James J. Abel Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Number Description ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated July 30, 2003.