UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 28, 2004
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The Lamson & Sessions Co.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in 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)
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On October 28, 2004, The Lamson & Sessions Co. issued a press release announcing
its earnings for the third quarter of 2004. A copy of such press release is
included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
This Form 8-K and the attached Exhibit are furnished to, but not filed with, the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 28, 2004.
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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.
By: /s/ James J. Abel
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Name: James J. Abel
Title: Executive Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: October 28, 2004
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
NUMBER EXHIBIT
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99.1 Press release, dated October 28, 2004