UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 14, 2003
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METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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0-2816 |
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36-2090085 |
State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation |
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7401 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60706 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (708) 867-6777 |
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Not Applicable |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
ITEM 5. Other Events
On July 14, 2003, the William J. McGinley Marital Trusts gave notice of termination of the Agreement dated August 19, 2002, as amended December 26, 2002, by and among Methode Electronics, Inc.; Marital Trust No. 1 and Marital Trust No. 2 each created under the William J. McGinley Trust; Jane R. McGinley; Margaret J. McGinley; James W. McGinley; and Robert R. McGinley (the Agreement). A copy of the Notice of Termination is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
On July 14, 2003, the Company issued a press release to announce that the William J. McGinley Marital Trusts gave notice of termination of the Agreement. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Notice of Termination, dated July 14, 2003, of the Agreement dated August 19, 2002, as amended December 26, 2002, by and among Methode Electronics, Inc.; Marital Trust No. 1 and Marital Trust No. 2 each created under the William J. McGinley Trust; Jane R. McGinley; Margaret J. McGinley; James W. McGinley; and Robert R. McGinley.
99.2 Methode Electronics, Inc. Press Release issued July 14, 2003.
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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.
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METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. |
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Date: July 14, 2003 |
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/s/ Douglas A. Koman |
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Douglas A. Koman |
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Vice President, Corporate Finance |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
99.1 |
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Notice of Termination, dated July 14, 2003, of the Agreement dated August 19, 2002, as amended December 26, 2002, by and among Methode Electronics, Inc.; Marital Trust No. 1 and Marital Trust No. 2 each created under the William J. McGinley Trust; Jane R. McGinley; Margaret J. McGinley; James W. McGinley; and Robert R. McGinley. |
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99.2 |
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Methode Electronics, Inc. Press Release issued July 14, 2003. |