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): November 12, 2008
 
SYMMETRY MEDICAL INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
333-116038
 
35-1996126
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
3724 N State Road 15, Warsaw, Indiana 46582
(Address of Principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
 
(574) 268-2252
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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Item 2.02.
 
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On November 12, 2008, Symmetry Medical Inc. issued a press release containing financial results from third quarter 2008.  A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
 
Item 9.01.
 
Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d)           Exhibits
 
99.1         “Symmetry Medical Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results” Press Release issued by Symmetry Medical Inc. dated November 12, 2008.
 
 
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.
 
 
Symmetry Medical Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
   /s/ Fred L. Hite
Date: November 12, 2008
Name:
Fred L. Hite
 
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
       
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
99.1
 
“Symmetry Medical Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results” Press Release issued by Symmetry Medical Inc. dated November 12, 2008.