METHODE ELECTRONICS INC — Regulatory Filings 2010

Aug 10, 2010

8-K/A 1 a10-15581_18ka.htm 8-K/A

*UNITED STATES*

*SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION*

*Washington, D.C. 20549*

*FORM 8-K/A*

*CURRENT REPORT*

*Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934*

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 24, 2010

*METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.*

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-2816	36-2090085
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

*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)

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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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*Explanatory Note*

This Form 8-K/A is filed as an amendment to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Methode Electronics, Inc. (the “Company”) on June 29, 2010 where the Company reported, under Item 5.03, an amendment of the Company’s By-Laws. This amendment is being filed to report an additional amendment of the Company’s By-Laws approved by the board of directors on June 24, 2010.

*Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.*

As previously reported, on June 24, 2010, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company amended Article V of the Company’s By-Laws adding a new Section 9 to Article V of the Company’s By-Laws establishing the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In addition, the Board amended Section 1 of Article III of the Company’s By-Laws to increase the size of the Board from a maximum of nine directors to a maximum of twelve directors, effective as of the date of the Company’s annual shareholders meeting, September 16, 2010. A copy of the Company’s By-Laws, as amended and restated, is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.

*Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.*

(d) Exhibits .

3.1 Amended and Restated By-Laws

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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 |
| Chief Financial Officer |

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*INDEX TO EXHIBITS*

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
3.1	Amended
and Restated By-Laws

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