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 25, 2007
(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
Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(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 2.01 - Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
On July 25, 2007 Thomas & Betts Corporation (the "Company") completed the
previously announced acquisition of the Joslyn Hi-Voltage and Power Solutions
businesses from Danaher Corporation ("Danaher") for a purchase price of $280
million. The Company paid cash for the transaction through the use of available
cash resources. Other than the Purchase Agreement, there are no material
relationships between the Company and Danaher or any of their respective
affiliates.
The Company issued a press release, attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the closing of the transaction.
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of businesses acquired.
No Financial Statements relating to the Acquisition are required
pursuant to Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X.
(b) Pro forma financial information.
No pro forma financial information relating to the transaction is
required pursuant to Article 11 of Regulation S-X.
(c) Exhibits.
2.1 Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2007 among Joslyn
Holding Company, Danaher UK Industries Limited, and Joslyn Canada as
Sellers; and Thomas & Betts Corporation as Buyer
99.1 Press Release dated July 25, 2007
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.
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W. David Smith, Jr.
Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary
Date: July 25, 2007
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Description of Exhibits
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2.1 Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2007 among Joslyn
Holding Company, Danaher UKIndustries Limited, and Joslyn Canada
as Sellers; and Thomas & Betts Corporation as Buyer
99.1 Press Release of the Registrant dated July 25, 2007