UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): October 5, 2004
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The Lamson & Sessions Co.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Ohio 1-313 34-0349210
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
25701 Science Park Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44122-7313
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 464-3400
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
|_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
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On October 5, 2004, The Lamson & Sessions Co. (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing that the Company is exploring strategic alternatives
for creating shareholder value. A copy of the press release issued by the
Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(c) Exhibits:
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Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press release, dated October 5, 2004
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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.
THE LAMSON & SESSIONS CO.
By: /s/ James J. Abel
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Name: James J. Abel
Title: Executive Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: October 5, 2004
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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NUMBER EXHIBIT
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99.1 Press release, dated October 5, 2004