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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: June 19, 2000
(Date of earliest event reported)
THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Tennessee 1-4682
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number)
of Incorporation)
22-1326940
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
8155 T&B Boulevard
Memphis, Tennessee 38125
(Address of Principal (ZIP Code)
Executive Offices)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:
(901) 252-8000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On June 19, 2000, Thomas & Betts Corporation (the "Registrant") provided,
by the press release attached as Exhibit 20 to this report, and incorporated
herein by reference, information regarding its second quarter earnings notice.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
20 Press Release of the Registrant dated June 19, 2000.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and 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/ John P. Murphy
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John P. Murphy
Title: Senior Vice President-Chief Financial
Officer
Date: June 20, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Description of Exhibits
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20 Press Release of Registrant dated June 19, 2000.
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