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): February 18, 2005 SPX CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-6948 38-1016240 (State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 13515 Ballantyne Corporate Place Charlotte, North Carolina 28277 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (704) 752-4400 NOT APPLICABLE (Former name or former address if changed since last) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [X] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] 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 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On February 18, 2005, SPX Corporation issued a press release announcing an amendment to its cash tender offer and consent solicitation for its 6 1/4% Senior Notes due 2011 and its 7 1/2% Senior Notes due 2013. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. The following exhibit is filed herewith: Exhibit Number Description - ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued February 18, 2005 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. SPX CORPORATION Date: February 18, 2005 By: /s/ Patrick O'Leary ----------------------------------- Patrick J. O'Leary Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued February 18, 2005