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): December 19, 2003 Preformed Line Products Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 0-31164 34-0676895 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation Identification No.) 660 Beta Drive Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (440) 461-5200 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On December 19, 2003, Preformed Line Products Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized a plan to repurchase 100,000 of shares of Preformed Line Products common shares over an ongoing period, commencing after the Company has released its financial results for 2003. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. 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. PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY /s/ Eric R. Graef ------------------------------- Eric R. Graef, Vice President - Finance and Treasurer DATED: December 19, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated December 19, 2003.