SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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) AUGUST 2, 2004
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THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-5426 61-0505332
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
4360 BROWNSBORO ROAD, SUITE 300
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40207
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 502/893-4600
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
On August 2, 2004, Thomas Industries issued a press release announcing
the sale of its interest in Genlyte Thomas Group LLC. A copy of the press
release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information
The required pro forma financial information will be filed
within fifteen calendar days after the occurrence of the event.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated August 2, 2004 announcing
sale of its interest in Genlyte Thomas
Group LLC.
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: August 2, 2004