1 ====================================================================== 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 24, 2006 ------------------ Twin Disc, Incorporated -------------------------------------- (exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) WISCONSIN 001-7635 39-0667110 --------- -------- ----------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1328 Racine Street Racine, Wisconsin 53403 -------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (262)638-4000 ------------- ============================================================================= ============================================================================= Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers Twin Disc, Inc. issued a press release today announcing that Michael H. Joyce (65), President - Chief Operating Officer has elected to retire effective July 31, 2006. He will also resign from the Board of Directors on the same date. A copy of the press release is attached and incorporated herein as exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press Release announcing Michael H. Joyce's retirement ============================================================================= ============================================================================= SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of section 13 or 15(d) 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. Date: January 24, 2006 Twin Disc, Inc. /s/ Christopher J. Eperjesy ------------------------------- Christopher J. Eperjesy VP - Finance, CFO and Secretary