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 21, 2006
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The Lamson & Sessions Co.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its 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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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
(b) On April 21, 2006, The Lamson & Sessions Co. (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing the intended retirement of John B. Schulze, the
Company's Principal Executive Officer. Mr. Schulze, Chairman of the Board of
Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, notified the Company on
April 17, 2006 that he will retire as Chief Executive Officer and a director of
the Company no later than the Company's annual meeting of shareholders to be
held in 2007.
The Company has engaged an executive search firm to lead the
search for Mr. Schulze's replacement.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company is included as
Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
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Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press release, dated April 21, 2006
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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: April 21, 2006
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press release, dated April 21, 2006
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