METHODE ELECTRONICS INC — Regulatory Filings 2004

Dec 16, 2004

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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): December 16, 2004

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

Delaware	0-2816	36-2090085
___ (State or other jurisdiction	_______ (Commission	__ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
7401 W. Wilson, 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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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:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

Methode Electronics, Inc. announced on December 16, 2004 that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share for the quarter ended October 31, 2004 to be paid on January 31, 2005 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on January 14, 2005.

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Methode Electronics, Inc. Press Release dated December 16, 2004.

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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.

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Douglas A. Koman
Name: Douglas A. Koman
Title: Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Methode Electronics, Inc. Press Release dated December 16, 2004.

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