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): November 15, 2004 Polypore, Inc. ----------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 57-1006871 -------------- ------------------ (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 13800 South Lakes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273 -------------------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (704) 587-8409 -------------- Not Applicable (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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] 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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 15, 2004, Polypore, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release relating to its third quarter 2004 financial results. This press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and incorporated by reference as if set forth in full. The furnishing of this information shall not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of the information included in this Current Report. This information is not filed but is furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Financial statements of businesses acquired. None (b) Pro forma financial information. None (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release, dated November 15, 2004, relating to third quarter 2004 financial results 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. POLYPORE, INC. By /s/ Frank Nasisi ----------------------------- Frank Nasisi President and Chief Executive Officer Date: November 23, 2004 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit: - ------- 99.1 Press Release, dated November 15, 2004, relating to third quarter 2004 financial results