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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 (Date of earliest event reported): August 29, 2002
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) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
4360 Brownsboro Road, Suite 300 Louisville 40207
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(502) 893-4600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 29, 2002, Thomas Industries Inc. (the "Company")
issued a press release. The press release is attached as an exhibit to this
Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Number No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated August 29, 2002 by
the Company.
99.2 Thomas Industries Inc. "Frequently
Asked Questions" to be posted on the
Company's website.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On August 29, 2002, the Company will post on its website the
"Frequently Asked Questions" information attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and
incorporated herein by reference.
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.
By: /s/ Phillip J. Stuecker
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Dated: August 29, 2002 Name: Phillip J. Stuecker
Its: Vice President of Finance,
Chief Financial Officer, and
Secretary