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 9, 2004 LINDSAY MANUFACTURING CO. ------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-13419 47-0554096 -------------- ----------- ------------ (State of (Commission (IRS Employer Incorporation) File Number) Identification Number) 2707 North 108th Street, Suite 102 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 ---------------------------------- -------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (402) 428-2131 --------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not applicable --------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. 99.1 Press Release, dated February 9, 2004, issued by the Company. ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On February 9, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing an update of its outlook for fiscal 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. LINDSAY MANUFACTURING CO. Dated: February 9, 2004 By /s/ Bruce C. Karsk ---------------------------------------- Bruce C. Karsk, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer