UNITED
STATES
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): June 24, 2010
METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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0-2816 |
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36-2090085 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer |
7401 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60706
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (708) 867-6777
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.02(c) |
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On June 24, 2010, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Methode Electronics, Inc. (the “Company”) promoted Thomas D. Reynolds to Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective June 24, 2010. Mr. Reynolds, 47, has served as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Automotive Operations, since September 2006 and prior thereto as Vice President and General Manager, North American Automotive Operations, since October 2001.
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Item 5.03 |
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. |
On June 24, 2010, the Board amended Article V of the Company’s By-Laws adding a new Section 9 to Article V of the Company’s By-Laws establishing the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. A copy of the Company’s By-Laws, as amended and restated, is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
3.1 Amended and Restated By-Laws
SIGNATURE
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.
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Date: June 28, 2010 |
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/s/ Douglas A. Koman |
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Douglas A. Koman |
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Chief Financial Officer |