Methode Electronics, Inc. (Form: 8-K)  

 

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):   September 15, 2004

Methode Electronics, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         
Delaware   0-2816   36-2090085
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(State or other jurisdiction 		  _____________
(Commission 		  ______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)
          
7401 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL       60706
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		      ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code   708-867-6777

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On September 15, 2004 Methode Electronics, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its board of directors had elected a new Chairman of the Board and declared a $0.05 quarterly dividend. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.





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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.

         
    Methode Electronics, Inc.
(Registrant)
          
September 17, 2004   By:   Douglas A. Koman
       
        Name: Douglas A. Koman
        Title: Vice President, Corporate Finance and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
EX-99.1
  Methode Electronics, Inc. press release dated September 15, 2004.