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):  February 25, 2009


Commission file number: 001-13337

STONERIDGE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Ohio
  
34-1598949
(State or other jurisdiction of
  
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
  
Identification No.)
     
     
9400 East Market Street, Warren, Ohio
  
44484
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

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

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ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 25, 2009, Stoneridge, Inc. issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and full-year 2008 results.  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 expressed 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: March 6, 2009
  
/s/ George E. Strickler
   
George E. Strickler, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)



 
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Exhibit Index

99.1  
Press release dated February 25, 2009, announcing fourth quarter and full-year of 2008 results.
 
 
 
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