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) DECEMBER 31, 2004
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THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(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)
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ITEM 1.01. ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.
On December 31, 2004, the Service Agreement between TIWR Holding GmbH &
Co. KG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thomas Industries Inc. ("Thomas"), and
Peter Bissinger dated January 28, 2003 was amended (the "Amendment"). The
Amendment reduces the notice period for giving notice of the non-renewal of the
Service Agreement from twelve months to six months prior to the expiration date
of the Service Agreement, which is December 31, 2005. Mr. Bissinger is Vice
President, General Manager, European Group of Thomas.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
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10.1 Amendment dated December 31, 2004 to the
Service Agreement between TIWR Holding GmbH
& Co. KG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Thomas Industries Inc. and Peter Bissinger
dated January 28, 2003 (English translation)
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: January 4, 2005