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 27, 2011
HUBBELL INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-2958
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06-0397030 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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40 Waterview Drive
Shelton, Connecticut
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06484 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (475) 882-4000
(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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ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 27, 2011, Hubbell Incorporated (the “Company”) reported net sales of $639.3 million and
earnings per diluted share of $0.81 for the fourth quarter of 2010, as compared to net sales of
$591.9 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.84 reported for the fourth quarter of 2009. The
Company also reported net income of $217.2 million and earnings per diluted share of $3.59 for the
full year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to net income of $180.1 million and earnings per
diluted share of $3.15 reported for the full year ended December 31, 2009.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
A copy of the January 27, 2011 press release is attached hereto as an Exhibit 99.1.
INFORMATION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS — Certain of the statements contained in this
report and the exhibit attached hereto, including, without limitation, statements as to
management’s good faith expectations and belief are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are made based upon management’s expectations and belief concerning future developments
and their potential effect upon the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments
will be in accordance with management’s expectations or that the effect of future developments on
the Company will be those anticipated by management.