FORM 8-K
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): May 22, 2009
EATON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-1396
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34-0196300 |
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| Eaton Center |
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| Cleveland, Ohio
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44114 |
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(216) 523-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Elections of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On May 27, 2009, Eaton Corporation (the “Company”) announced that James E. Sweetnam,
President – Truck Group, informed the Company and its Board of Directors that he will retire
effective immediately. The Company is expected to name a successor to Mr. Sweetnam once its review
is completed.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company on May 27, 2009 announcing Mr. Sweetnam’s
retirement is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1
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Press Release, issued on May 27, 2009 — included with this report. |
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.
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EATON CORPORATION
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| Date: May 29, 2009 |
/s/
R. H. Fearon
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R. H. Fearon |
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Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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| 99.1 |
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Press Release dated May 27, 2009 |