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): April 15, 2003
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 5. Other Events
On April 15, 2003, Brady Corporation issued a press release announcing the
appointment of David R. Hawke to the position of executive vice-president,
effective immediately. In this position, he is responsible for global processes,
information technology, new product development, acquisitions and new business
development, effective immediately. Mr. Hawke previously served as senior vice
president of the Company and president of the Company's Graphics & Workplace
Solutions group.
In conjunction with this appointment, the Company announced a new organizational
structure, which combines operations from its Identification Solutions &
Specialty Tapes group and its Graphics & Workplace Solutions group within
geographic regions. Brady business will now be organized into three regions:
Americas, Europe and Asia.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Brady Corporation, dated April 15, 2003.
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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: April 15, 2003 /s/ Frank M. Jaehnert
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Frank M. Jaehnert
President & Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of Brady Corporation, dated April 15, 2003.
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