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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) | | October 28, 2006 |
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Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter | | Baldor Electric Company |
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State or other jurisdiction of incorporation | | Missouri |
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Commission File Number | | 01-07284 |
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IRS Employer Identification No | | 43-0168840 |
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Address of principal executive offices | | 5711 R. S. Boreham, Jr., St Fort Smith, Arkansas |
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Zip Code | | 72901 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | | 479-646-4711 |
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report | | N/A |
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:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425). |
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| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)). |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)). |
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
On October 28, 2006, the Board of Directors of Baldor Electric Company amended Section 11 –Qualification of Directors appearing under Article VI of the Company’s Bylaws. The amendment adds additional requirements for persons to serve as Baldor directors, including compliance with laws and no mental or physical incapacities. The Bylaws in their entirety are filed as Exhibit 99 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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 November 2, 2006 | | /s/ Ronald E. Tucker |
| | Ronald E. Tucker President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary (Principal Financial Officer) |
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 99 | | Bylaws of Baldor Electric Company, as adopted by the Board of Directors at the May 2, 1980, meeting and including amendments through October 28, 2006 |
