METHODE ELECTRONICS INC — Regulatory Filings 2003

Jul 14, 2003

8-K 1 a03-1078_18k.htm 8-K

*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	0-2816	36-2090085
State of Other
Jurisdiction of Incorporation	Commission File Number	I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number
7401
West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60706
(Address of principal
executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone
number, including area code: (708) 867-6777
Not
Applicable
(Former name or former
address, if changed since last report)

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*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.

/s/ Douglas A. Koman
Douglas A. Koman
Vice
President, Corporate Finance

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*EXHIBIT INDEX*

Exhibit No.	Description
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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