8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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 Date of Report

 (Date of earliest event reported):                                                       August 22, 2011

              Regal-Beloit Corporation             

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin	1-7283	39-0875718
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

          200 State Street, Beloit, Wisconsin 53511-6254           

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip code)

           (608) 364-8800           

(Registrant’s telephone number)

           Not Applicable           

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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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:

[  ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[  ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01.                      Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 22, 2011, Regal Beloit Corporation (the “Company”) issued a news release announcing that that it has closed the acquisition of A. O. Smith’s Electrical Products Company and has scheduled a conference call pertaining to the acquisition for 9:00 AM CDT (10:00 AM EDT) on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.  A copy of the Company’s news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01.                      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not Applicable

(b) Not Applicable

(c) Not Applicable

(d) Exhibits.  The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:

99.1 News Release of Regal Beloit Corporation, dated August 22, 2011.

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.

                                                                  REGAL BELOIT CORPORATION

Date:  August 22, 2011                                                                 By: /s/ Peter C. Underwood                                                                           

 Peter C. Underwood

 Vice President – General Counsel & Secretary

REGAL BELOIT CORPORATION

Exhibit Index to Report on Form 8-K

Dated August 22, 2011

Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description
99.1	News Release of Regal Beloit Corporation, dated August 22, 2011.

EX-99.1

	NEWS RELEASE
	FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
	John M. Perino Vice President, Investor Relations 608-361-7501

REGAL BELOIT CLOSES EPC ACQUISITION

August 22, 2011 (Beloit, WI):  Regal Beloit Corporation (NYSE: RBC) today announced the closing of the acquisition of the Electrical Products Company (EPC) from A.O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS).  The China portion of the EPC acquisition was closed into escrow pending customary administrative approvals in China which are expected shortly.

Regal Beloit will hold a conference call providing updated information on the EPC acquisition at 9:00 AM CDT (10:00 AM EDT) on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.  To listen to the call and view the presentation slides via the internet, please go to http://www.regalbeloit.com/ or at: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=81937. Individuals who would like to participate by phone should dial 800-860-2442, referencing Regal Beloit. International callers should dial 412-858-4600, referencing Regal Beloit.

A telephone replay of the call will be available through November 28, 2011, at 877-344-7529, conference ID 10003433. International callers should call 412-317-0088 using the same conference ID.  A webcast replay will be available until November 28, 2011, and can be accessed at http://www.regalbeloit.com/rbceventspresentations.htm  or at

http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=81937.

Regal Beloit Corporation is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, mechanical and electrical motion controls and power generation products serving markets throughout the world.  Regal Beloit is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, and has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia.  Regal Beloit’s common stock is a component of the S&P Mid Cap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 Index.

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Corporate Offices

200 State Street ● Beloit, WI 53511-6254

608-364-8808 ● Fax:  608-364-8818

Website:  www.regalbeloit.com