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): November 1, 2011
Regal-Beloit Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Wisconsin | 1-7283 | 39-0875718 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 200 State Street, Beloit, Wisconsin |
53511-6254 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (608) 364-8800
| Not Applicable |
| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 1, 2011, Regal Beloit Corporation (the “Company”) held a conference call to discuss its financial results for the financial period ended October 1, 2011. This disclosure is being provided to provide additional information and to clarify certain statements made on that conference call.
On August 22, 2011, the Company acquired the Electrical Products Company (“EPC”) from A.O. Smith Corporation. For the last five completed fiscal years, fourth quarter sales for EPC have averaged 22% of EPC’s annual sales.
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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: November 1, 2011
By: /s/ Peter C. Underwood
Peter C. Underwood
Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
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