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) July 15, 2004
Baldor Electric Company
Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
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Missouri | | 01-07284 | | 43-0168840 |
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation | | Commission File Number | | IRS Employer Identification No |
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5711 R. S. Boreham, Jr., St Fort Smith, Arkansas | | 72901 |
Address of principal executive offices | | Zip Code |
479-646-4711
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
N/A
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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 July 15, 2004, Baldor Electric Company issued a news release to report its financial results for the second quarter and first six months of 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.
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| | Baldor Electric Company |
| | (Registrant) |
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Date July 16, 2004 | | /s/ Ronald E. Tucker
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| | Ronald E. Tucker |
| | Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
| | (Principal Financial Officer) |
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No.
| | Description
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99 | | Company issued news release dated July 15, 2004 |