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): | November 21, 2008 |
Cooper Industries, Ltd.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Bermuda | 1-31330 | 98-0355628 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
600 Travis, Suite 5600, Houston, Texas | 77002-1001 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | 713-209-8400 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 21, 2008, Cooper Industries, Ltd. ("Cooper") announced that it is reducing earnings guidance for the fourth quarter 2008. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Cooper press release dated November 21, 2008 titled "Cooper Industries Reduces Q4 Earnings Guidance."
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.
Cooper Industries, Ltd. | ||||
November 21, 2008 | By: |
/s/ Terry A. Klebe
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Name: Terry A. Klebe | ||||
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
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99.1
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Company press release dated November 21, 2008 titled "Cooper Industries Reduces Q4 Earnings Guidance" |