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: July 23, 2008
(Date of earliest event reported)
THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Tennessee
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1- 4682 | 22-1326940 |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
8155 T&B Boulevard |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) |
(901) 252-8000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 23, 2008, Thomas & Betts Corporation, by a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, and incorporated herein by reference, announced the financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (d) | Exhibits |
99.1 Press Release dated July 23, 2008 |
SIGNATURE
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.
Thomas & Betts Corporation | |||
| (Registrant) | |||
By: /s/ W. David Smith, Jr. | |||
W. David Smith, Jr. | |||
Assistant General Counsel and | |||
Assistant Secretary | |||
Date: | July 23, 2008 |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit | Description of Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Press Release of the Registrant dated July 23, 2008 |