8-K

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 (September 21, 2010): September 21, 2010

LaBARGE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	001-05761	73-0574586
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9900 Clayton Road, St. Louis, Missouri	63124
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(314) 997-0800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act.

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

     On September 21-22, 2010, certain members of management of LaBarge, Inc. (the “Registrant”) will make a presentation to institutional investors. The text of slides to be shown during the presentation is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

     The information set forth in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Regulation FD and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

     Forward Looking Statements

     This Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, may contain forward-looking statements that are based on management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Registrant. Certain matters contained herein are based upon information available to management as of the date hereof. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties described in the Registrant’s Annual and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Registrant undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

     (d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Investor presentation of LaBarge, Inc., dated September 21, 2010.

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.

Dated: September 21, 2010

LaBARGE, INC.
By:	/s/Donald H. Nonnenkamp
Name:	Donald H. Nonnenkamp
Title:	Vice President, Chief Financial
	Officer and Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Corporate Overview September 2010

2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect management's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from such statements due to a variety of factors that could adversely affect LaBarge, Inc.'s operating results. These risks and factors are set forth in documents LaBarge, Inc. files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other reports it files from time to time. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date such statements were made, or as of the date of the report or document in which they are contained, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such information. Forward-Looking Statements This presentation is dated September 21, 2010.

Recent Highlights Excellent financial performance in fiscal 2010*Bookings up 44% to a new recordSales up 6% to a new recordEarnings up 44% to a new recordGross margin up 130 basis pointsOperating income up 32%Outstanding operational performance and increased customer demand across market sectorsWe are outperforming our peers and our industryWe were positioned to respond quickly (and did) when the turnaround cameOur business strategy was tested and validatedWe have an excellent platform for long-term growth * Comparisons shown are to fiscal 2009 financial results 3

A Return to Growth With Record Results 4 Bookings, Sales & Earnings - Last 10 Years (dollars in millions)

5 Electronics Manufacturing Services Our focused niche is a differentiator within the EMS industryNiche is defined by:High complexityHigh rate of changeLow production volumes Trend toward outsourcing within this niche is in its early stagesOur full-year gross margins have ranged between 18.6% and 21.6% in the last five years

Competitive Advantage - Full-Service Provider Broad-based specialized capabilities Manufacturing capabilities are backed by value-added services, including engineering and design support, prototyping, program management and testing Printed circuit card assemblies Systems integration Interconnect systems Higher-level assemblies 6

High Reliability in Demanding Environments Missile systemsRadar systemsAircraft applicationsShipboard systems Defense Glass container manufacturing systemsElectronic test equipmentSemiconductor capital equipment Industrial Medical Surgical systemsPatient monitoring and therapy devicesRespiratory care devicesBiodecontamination equipment Wind power generation systemsOilfield services equipmentMine automationAgricultural applications Natural Resources 7

Diverse Market Approach Net Sales - $289.3 million(for 12 months ended June 27, 2010)

9 Natural Resources Defense Defense Natural Resources Industrial Natural Resources Medical Defense Defense Defense and Aerospace 7 of top 12 customer relationships span more than 10 years Defense Defense 9 7 of top 12 customer relationships span more than 10 years Established Customer Relationships 9

U.S. Manufacturing Manufacturing facilities in six states 1,600 employeesHeadquartered in St. Louis, Mo. 10

Operational Initiatives Produce Improved Efficiencies Operational excellenceDriving continuous improvementLean manufacturing and Six SigmaSupply chain initiativeIncreased purchasing powerReduced costsImproved bidding performanceImproved toolsProduction planning processesNew Model Introduction processes 11

Gross Margin * Excluding the impact of the Eclipse-related charge, fiscal 2009 gross margin was 20.1%. (CHART) 12

Internal growth - continuously develop existing operationsMaintain strong pipeline of new business opportunitiesExpand and develop core competenciesContinuous improvementAcquisitions - identify candidates that:Are compatible with our core electronics manufacturing businessBring new or expanded customer relationships and capabilitiesAre accretive to our EPS Growth Strategy 13

Bookings Bookings - Last Five Years Bookings - Last Five Quarters ($ in millions) ($ in millions) (CHART) (CHART) 14

Backlog (in millions) * Includes a reduction of $39.6 million related to the Eclipse Aviation bankruptcy. 15

Net Sales (CHART) (in millions) 16

Diluted Net Earnings Per Share (CHART) * Includes a one-time after-tax net charge of $0.23 per diluted share related to the Eclipse bankruptcy. 17

18 Outlook Excellent financial health and growth prospectsBroad range of opportunities through diverse market approach and blue-chip customer baseBookings have continued at a strong pace into the fiscal 2011 first quarterExpectations for fiscal 2011 first quarter:Sales of $80 million to $82 millionEPS of $0.26 to $0.28We believe business strength will continue throughout fiscal 2011 Fueled by healthy order flow in our major market sectors

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Cash Flow vs. Cap Ex Cash Flow vs. Cap Ex 20 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities vs. Capital Expenditures

Total Debt-to-Equity Ratio/ EBITDA Interest Coverage (CHART) 21 (CHART) EBITDA Coverage of Interest Expense Total Debt-to-Equity Ratio

Quarterly Performance FY09 Q4 FY10 Q1 FY10 Q2 FY10 Q3 FY10 Q4 Net sales $64,753 $63,155 $69,000 $74,735 $82,413 Gross margin 17.9% 19.4% 19.9% 20.6% 19.8% Diluted net EPS $0.16 $0.19 $0.18 $0.26 $0.30 EBITDA coverage of interest expense 13.72x 12.51x 16.88x 23.17x 27.01x Backlog $168,008 $171,712 $180,528 $190,350 $198,727 ($ in thousands, except per-share amounts) 22

Supplemental Information 23 The Company calculates Earnings before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") as net earnings (loss) before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), and depreciation and amortization expense. EBITDA is also before the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, if applicable. EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Accordingly, it should not be considered as a substitute for net earnings (loss), operating earnings (loss), cash flow provided by operating activities, or other income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP. However, the Company's management believes that EBITDA may provide additional information with respect to the Company's performance or ability to meet its future debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Because EBITDA excludes some, but not all, items that affect net earnings and may vary among companies, the EBITDA presented by LaBarge, Inc., may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. The Company calculates Earnings before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") as net earnings (loss) before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), and depreciation and amortization expense. EBITDA is also before the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, if applicable. The Company calculates EBITDA coverage of interest expense as interest expense divided by EBITDA. This ratio is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Accordingly, it should not be considered as a substitute for net earnings (loss), operating earnings (loss), cash flow provided by operating activities, or other income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP. However, the Company's management believes that EBITDA coverage of interest expense may provide additional information with respect to the Company's performance or ability to meet its future interest rate payment requirements. Because EBITDA coverage of interest expense excludes some, but not all, items that affect net earnings and may vary among companies, the ratio presented by LaBarge, Inc., may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Earnings FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY09 Q4 FY10 Q1 FY10 Q2 FY10 Q3 FY10 Q4 Net sales $ 190,089 $ 235,203 $ 279,485 $ 273,368 $ 289,303 $ 64,753 $ 63,115 $ 69,000 $ 74,735 $ 82,413 Net earnings $ 9,708 $ 11,343 $ 14,827 $ 10,338 $ 14,888 $ 2,608 $ 3,103 $ 2,837 $ 4,128 $ 4,820 PLUS: Interest expense $ 2,083 $ 2,241 $ 1,459 $ 1,294 $ 1,711 $ 483 $ 508 $ 421 $ 400 $ 382 Income tax expense $ 6,256 $ 6,656 $ 9,011 $ 6,329 $ 7,147 $ 1,457 $ 505 $ 1,569 $ 2,516 $ 2,557 Depreciation and amortization $ 4,588 $ 5,030 $ 5,290 $ 6,930 $ 9,289 $ 2,079 $ 2,238 $ 2,278 $ 2,223 $ 2,559 EBITDA $ 22,635 $ 25,270 $ 30,587 $ 24,891 $ 33,035 $ 6,627 $ 6,354 $ 7,105 $ 9,267 $ 10,318 EBITDA $ 22,635 $ 25,270 $ 30,587 $ 24,891 $ 33,035 $ 6,627 $ 6,354 $ 7,105 $ 9,267 $ 10,318 Interest expense $ 2,083 $ 2,241 $ 1,459 $ 1,294 $ 1,711 $ 483 $ 508 $ 421 $ 400 $ 382 EBITDA Coverage of Interest Expense 10.87 11.28 20.96 19.24 19.31 13.72 12.51 16.88 23.17 27.01 (EBITDA divided by interest expense)

Supplemental Information 24 Recap of Total Debt to Equity Ratio 7/2/2006 7/1/2007 6/29/2008 6/28/2009 6/27/2010 Short-term borrowings $ 19,475 $ 14,825 $ 10,500 $ - $ - Current maturities of long-term debt $ 5,791 $ 6,300 $ 4,682 $ 6,162 $ 12,069 Long-term debt $ 16,402 $ 5,131 $ 447 $ 39,326 $ 25,258 Total Debt $ 41,668 $ 26,256 $ 15,629 $ 45,488 $ 37,327 Stockholders' Equity $ 64,834 $ 76,410 $ 91,469 $ 103,151 $ 115,640 Total Debt to Equity Ratio 64% 34% 17% 44% 32% (Total debt divided by stockholders' equity)

Supplemental Information Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP Results to Non-GAAP Measures Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP Results to Non-GAAP Measures Three Months Ended December 28, 2008 (amounts in thousands, except per-share amounts) Non-GAAP Pre-Charge Operating Results Adjustments for Eclipse Charge Post-Charge GAAP Results Net sales $ 68,207 $ - $ 68,207 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales $ 53,729 $ 4,226 (1) $ 57,955 Selling and administrative expense $ 7,759 $ 1,883 (2) $ 9,642 Interest expense $ 145 $ - $ 145 Other expense, net $ 6 $ - $ 6 Earnings before income taxes $ 6,568 $ 6,109 $ 459 Income tax expense $ 2,580 $ 2,370 $ 210 Net earnings $ 3,988 $ 3,739 $ 249 Diluted net earnings per share $ 0.25 $ 0.23 $ 0.02 Write-down of Eclipse inventoryWrite-off of Eclipse accounts receivable ($3,676) and reduction of accrued incentive compensation ($1,739) 25

Contact Information Colleen ClementsDirector, Corporate Communications and Investor RelationsLaBarge, Inc. 314-812-9409colleen.clements@labarge.com 26