PATRICK INDUSTRIES INC — M&A Activity 2007

Jan 31, 2007

8-K 1 p02543_8k.htm JANUARY 31, 2007

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)
PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana	0-3922	35-1057796
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

107 West Franklin, P.O. Box 638, Elkhart, Indiana	46515
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)

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))

ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

Patrick Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the acquisition of American Hardwoods, Inc., a supplier of hardwood products to the industrial markets, on Wednesday, January 31, 2007.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d)
Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 31, 2007.

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.

PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Registrant)

DATE January 31, 2007
Andy L. Nemeth
Executive Vice President – Finance
Secretary-Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer