METHODE ELECTRONICS INC — Regulatory Filings 2006

Feb 3, 2006

8-K 1 htm_10025.htm LIVE FILING CoverPageHeader start html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2//EN" Methode Electronics, Inc. (Form: 8-K)

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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): January 31, 2006

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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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

As of January 31, 2006, Methode Electronics, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries ("Methode") entered into an amendment to its Credit Agreement dated as of December 19, 2002 (as amended) among Methode as the Borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer, and The Other Lenders (the "Amendment"). The Amendment, among other things, extends the maturity date from January 31, 2006 to January 31, 2011, increases the credit facility commitment from $30 million to $75 million and reduces the interest and commitment fee rates. The foregoing description of the Amendment is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 herewith 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.

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

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
10.1	Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of January 31, 2006, among Methode Electronics, Inc., the Borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and L/C Issuer, and The Other Lenders Party Hereto

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