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 19, 2003
Preformed Line Products Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-31164 34-0676895
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation Identification No.)
660 Beta Drive
Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (440) 461-5200
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On December 19, 2003, Preformed Line Products Company issued a press
release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized a plan to
repurchase 100,000 of shares of Preformed Line Products common shares over an
ongoing period, commencing after the Company has released its financial results
for 2003. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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.
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY
/s/ Eric R. Graef
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Eric R. Graef, Vice President -
Finance and Treasurer
DATED: December 19, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated December 19, 2003.