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): May 6, 2004
THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts 1-367 04-1866480
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
121 CRESCENT STREET, ATHOL, MASSACHUSETTS 01331
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number: 978-249-3551
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Quarterly Shareholder Earnings Letter dated May 6, 2004
containing the summary of consolidated financial results for
the third quarter of fiscal 2004.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 6, 2004, the L.S. Starrett Company (the "Company") issued a Quarterly
Shareholder Earnings Letter (the "Shareholder Letter") which
contained a summary of the Company's consolidated financial results for
its third quarter of fiscal 2004. A copy of the Shareholder Letter is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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.
THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY
Date: May 7, 2004 By: s/ ROGER U. WELLINGTON, JR.
Name: Roger U. Wellington, Jr.
Title: Vice President, Treasurer
and Chief Financial Officer
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