REGAL-BELOIT Corporation Form 8-K 12-13-2005


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):  December 13, 2005


REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin
1-7283
39-0875718
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 State Street, Beloit, Wisconsin 53511
(Address of principal executive office)

(608) 364-8800
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Item 7.01 
Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
On December 13, 2005, REGAL-BELOIT Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release updating earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2005 for the Company. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”).

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)  
Not Applicable
(b)  
Not Applicable
(c)  
Not Applicable
(d)  
Exhibits: The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:
(99) Press Release of REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION dated December 13, 2005 
 

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.
 
     
  REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:   December 13, 2005 By:   /s/  David A. Barta
 
  Vice President, Chief Financial Officer