SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): JANUARY 10, 2003
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SPARTON CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
OHIO 1-1000 38-1054690
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (COMMISSION (IRS EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION) FILE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
2400 E. GANSON STREET, JACKSON, MICHIGAN 49202
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE (517) 787-8600
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 10, 2003, Sparton Corporation, a Ohio Corporation (the "Company")
issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors of the Company has
approved a five (5%) stock dividend on the Company's common stock, par value
$1.25 per share (the "Common Stock").
The foregoing description of the press release is qualified in its entirety by
reference to the press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated January 10, 2003 issued by Sparton
Corporation.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
SPARTON CORPORATION
/s/ David W. Hockenbrocht
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David W. Hockenbrocht
Chief Executive Officer
January 10, 2003
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated January 10, 2003 issued by
Sparton Corporation.