8-K 1 c83051e8vk.txt CURRENT REPORT 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): February 18, 2004 Commission File Number 1-14959 BRADY CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Wisconsin 39-0971239 (State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 6555 West Good Hope Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 (Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code) (414) 358-6600 (Registrant's Telephone Number) Item 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On February 18, 2004, Brady Corporation issued a press release announcing its fiscal 2004 second quarter financial results. A copy of the press release is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 99 attached herewith and incorporated by reference. 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: February 18, 2004 /s/ David Mathieson ----------------------------------- David Mathieson Vice President & Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99 Press Release of Brady Corporation, dated February 18, 2004