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
December 14, 1999
THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-5426 61-0505332
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
4360 Brownsboro Road, Suite 300
Louisville, Kentucky 40207
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
502/893-4600
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ITEM 5. Other Events.
On December 14, 1999, the Registrant announced that it plans to
repurchase up to 15% of the outstanding shares, or 2,373,000 shares of its
outstanding Common Stock.. A copy of the press release is filed herewith.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release regarding plans to repurchase 2,373,000
shares of outstanding Common Stock.
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.
THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Phillip J. Stuecker
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Phillip J. Stuecker, Vice President of
Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary
Dated: December 14, 1999
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THOMAS
INDUSTRIES INC.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
4360 Brownsboro Road, Suite 300
P.O. Box 35120
Louisville, Kentucky 40232-5120
502/893-4600 . Fax: 502/895-6618
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, December 14, 1999 -- Thomas Industries Inc. (NYSE:
TII - news) today announced that it plans to repurchase, from time to time,
depending on market conditions and other factors, up to 15% of the outstanding
shares, or 2,373,000 shares of its outstanding Common Stock in the open market
or through privately negotiated transactions at the prevailing market prices. As
of December 13, 1999, the Company had 15,823,204 shares outstanding. Shares
purchased will be held in the corporate treasury and will be used for general
corporate purposes.
Thomas Industries Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is the
recognized leader in the design and manufacture of compressors and vacuum pumps
for use in global OEM applications as well as pneumatic construction equipment,
leakage detection systems and laboratory equipment. The Company also owns a 32%
interest in Genlyte Thomas Group LLC, the third largest lighting fixture
manufacturer in North America. Thomas has operations in the United States,
Europe and Asia.
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