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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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 5, 2004
SL INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
New Jersey 1-4987 21-0682685
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
520 Fellowship Road, Suite A114, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (856) 727-1500
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N/A
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE
SL Industries, Inc. announced today the settlement of a patent
infringement action that was being pursued by the Company and a wholly-owned
subsidiary against American Power Conversion Corporation ("APC") in the United
States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The settlement included a
resolution of all outstanding claims against APC on a mutually acceptable basis,
and included aggregate payments to the Company and its subsidiary in the amount
of $4,000,000. A third party has threatened certain claims against the Company
relating to this matter for a portion of such payment. The Company disputes such
claims and intends to defend them vigorously.
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.
SL Industries, Inc.
Date: March 5, 2004 By: /s/ David R. Nuzzo
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David R. Nuzzo
Vice President Finance and
Administration