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 18, 2009
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
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
| Item 5.02 | DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS. |
(b) On December 18, 2009, Richard A. Bemis resigned from the Board of Directors of Brady Corporation (the “Company”). Mr. Bemis’ decision to resign from the Board of Directors did not arise or result from any disagreement with the Company on any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
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.
| BRADY CORPORATION | ||
Date: December 22, 2009
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| /s/ Thomas J. Felmer | ||
| Thomas J. Felmer | ||
| Senior Vice President & | ||
| Chief Financial Officer |