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): March 17, 2010
BRADY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Wisconsin | 1-14959 | 39-0971239 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 6555 West Good Hope
Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
53223 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (414) 358-6600
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Item 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
As of March 17, 2010, Brady Corporation is currently contemplating raising capital through the issuance of senior debt instruments. If completed, Brady Corporation intends to use the net proceeds of the capital raised to refinance existing debt, to fund future acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes. Further details of the transaction will be disclosed upon completion.
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.
Date: March 18, 2010 |
BRADY CORPORATION | |
| /s/ Thomas J. Felmer | ||
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Thomas J. Felmer Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |