Stoneridge, Inc.
 



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): January 25, 2005

     
Stoneridge, Inc.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Ohio   0-13337   34-15989-49
 
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
9400 East Market Street
Warren, Ohio
  44484
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (330) 856-2443

     
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 25, 2005, Stoneridge, Inc. issued a press release reaffirming fourth quarter 2004 earnings guidance and announcing the delay of its earnings release and fourth quarter conference call. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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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.

       
    Stoneridge, Inc.
 
Date: January 26, 2005   /s/ Joseph M. Mallak
Joseph M. Mallak, Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
 

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Exhibit Index

99.1 Press release dated January 25, 2005, reaffirming fourth quarter 2004 earnings guidance and announcing delay of its earnings release and conference call.

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