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): February 18, 2004
Commission File Number 1-14959
BRADY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin 39-0971239
(State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
6555 West Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
(414) 358-6600
(Registrant's Telephone Number)
Item 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On February 18, 2004, Brady Corporation issued a press release announcing its
fiscal 2004 second quarter financial results. A copy of the press release is
being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 99 attached
herewith and incorporated by reference.
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.
BRADY CORPORATION
Date: February 18, 2004 /s/ David Mathieson
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David Mathieson
Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release of Brady Corporation, dated February 18, 2004