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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: January 24, 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 January 24, 2000, Thomas & Betts Corporation (the "Registrant")
announced, in the press release attached as Exhibit 20 to this report and
incorporated herein by reference, that Fred R. Jones, its chief financial
officer, will retire.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
20 Press Release of the Registrant dated January 24, 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/ Jerry Kronenberg
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Jerry Kronenberg
Title: Vice President-General Counsel
and Secretary
Date: January 25, 2000
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Exhibit Description of Exhibits
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20 Press Release of the Registrant dated January 24, 2000.
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NEWS Exhibit 20
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Contact: Renee Johansen:
(901) 252-5466
THOMAS & BETTS' CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO RETIRE
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - January 24, 2000 Thomas & Betts Corporation (NYSE:TNB) said
that its vice president and chief financial officer, Fred R. Jones, has
informed the company of his plans to retire later this year following
transition to a replacement. The company has initiated a search to fill this
position. Jones joined Thomas & Betts in 1995 as vice president - finance and
treasurer.
"We are pleased that he is staying with us while we search for his
successor," said Clyde R. Moore, president and chief executive officer.
Thomas & Betts is a leading producer of connectors and components for
worldwide electrical and electronic markets. Visit Thomas & Betts on the
World Wide Web at www.tnb.com.
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