r8k012009.htm


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) January 22, 2009
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Twin Disc, Incorporated
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(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


WISCONSIN
001-7635
39-0667110
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(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)



1328 Racine Street                     Racine, Wisconsin 53403
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(Address of principal executive offices)

 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:            (262) 638-4000
 
 

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:

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The Company has reported its 2nd quarter 2009 financial results. The Company's press release dated January 22, 2009 announcing the results is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

The information set forth in this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

The information set forth under Item 2.02 of this report is incorporated herein by reference solely for the purposes of this Item 7.01.

The information set forth in this Item 7.01 of Form 8-K is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

The disclosures in this report on Form 8-K and in the documents incorporated herein by reference contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “likely,” “will,” and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company (or entities in which the Company has interests), or industry results, to differ materially from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Certain factors that could cause the Company’s actual future results to differ materially from those discussed are noted in connection with such statements, but other unanticipated factors could arise.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which reflect management’s view only as of the date of this Form 8-K.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, conditions or circumstances.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)           Exhibits.
 

EXHIBIT NUMBER                            DESCRIPTION
 
99.1                                        Press Release announcing 2nd quarter 2009 financial results.
 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 22, 2009
Twin Disc, Inc.
   
 
/s/ THOMAS E. VALENTYN
 
Thomas E. Valentyn
 
General Counsel & Secretary


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