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): February 20, 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 February 20, 2003, Brady Corporation issued a press release announcing the
election of Frank M. Jaehnert as President and Chief Executive Officer, and
Katherine M. Hudson as Chairman of the Board, effective April 1, 2003. A copy of
the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Brady Corporation, dated February 20, 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: February 21, 2003 /s/ Katherine M. Hudson
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Katherine M. Hudson
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 February 20, 2003.
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