UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): November 16, 2004
EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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| Delaware | | 1-11263 | | 23-0552730 |
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| of incorporation) | | | | Identification No.) |
Crossroads Corporate Center
3150 Brunswick Pike
Suite 230
Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(609) 512-3000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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: (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 16, 2004, the Company conducted a public teleconference and webcast regarding its results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004. The teleconference included a question and answer session. The Company is furnishing herewith a copy of the transcript of the teleconference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
A transcript of the teleconference conducted on November 16, 2004 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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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| | | EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES |
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| | By: | | /s/ J. Timothy Gargaro |
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| | | | J. Timothy Gargaro |
| | | | Chief Financial Officer |
Date: November 19, 2004
