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): | | May 12, 2005 |
Thomas & Betts Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Tennessee | 1-4682 | 22-1326940 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
(Commission | ______________
(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee | | 38125 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 901-252-8000 |
Not Applicable
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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:
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
Connie C. Muscarella, Vice President of Human Resources and Administration, has stepped down from her position effective Thursday, May 12, 2005. She has agreed to remain available to the Company in a consulting role through June 30, 2005.
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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| | | Thomas & Betts Corporation |
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| May 16, 2005 | | By: | | W. David Smith, Jr.
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| | | | | Name: W. David Smith, Jr. |
| | | | | Title: Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary |
