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 29, 2004 | |
| Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter | Baldor Electric Company | |
| State or other jurisdiction of incorporation | Missouri | |
| Commission 70, Identification No. | 01-07284 | |
| IRS Employer File Number | 43-0168840 | |
| Address of principal executive offices | 5711 R. S. Boreham, Jr., St Fort Smith, Arkansas | |
| Zip Code | 72901 | |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | 479-646-4711 | |
| Former name or former address, if changed since last report | N/A | |
Item 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
The following information is being provided under Item 12 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Such information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
On January 29, 2004, Baldor Electric Company issued a news release to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended January 3, 2004. The release is furnished as Exhibit 99 hereto.
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.
Baldor Electric Company | ||
(Registrant) | ||
Date February 2, 2004 | /s/ Ronald E. Tucker | |
Ronald E. Tucker | ||
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary (Principal Financial Officer) | ||
BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99 | Company issued news release dated January 29, 2004 |
