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TRENCH ELECTRIC B.V.

FORM 6-K Equivalent

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*

For the Month of April, 2004.

Trench Electric B.V.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

The Netherlands
(Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

Prof. JH Bavincklaan, 1083 AT, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.

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|Yes   [    ] |  | No   [ X ]



|* |  | This Form 6-K Equivalent is furnished pursuant to an indenture agreement.
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TRENCH ELECTRIC B.V. 28 April 2004 CVC ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL SALE OF TRENCH CVC Capital Partners (CVC), a leading European private equity firm, has today
agreed to sell 100% of the share capital in Trench Electric Holdings BV
(Trench), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high voltage
components, to Siemens AG (Siemens). The consideration is US$340 million on
a debt free, cash free basis. CVC acquired Trench from BBA plc in 1997, when it backed a management buyout of
the business. Subject to receiving regulatory approval, the sale is expected
to be completed in the second half of 2004. Trench is a world leader in power engineering and the design of specialised
electrical products, with sales of US$280 million and operating income of US$42
million in the year ended 31 December 2003. The company has over 40 years of
proven experience, serving customers in the utility and industrial markets
around the globe. The companys major product categories include reactors,
instrument transformers, bushings and line traps. Trench is a global business,
with operations in North America, Europe, Brazil and China. Howard Poulson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trench, commented: CVC has provided the management of Trench with substantial support over the
years, which has helped build the company into a world leader in the field of
high voltage components. We now look forward to the next chapter of the
companys development as part of the Siemens group. Marc Boughton, Partner of CVC, added: CVC has supported Trenchs international expansion, including its growth in
China and Brazil. Trench is now a world leader in its specialised field and we
would expect it to continue to prosper under the ownership of Siemens. Trench
has been a very successful investment for CVC. We have enjoyed working with
the management team and wish them well for the future. After completion of the transaction it is intended that either Trench Electric
BV (a subsidiary of Trench) or Siemens AG (or an affiliate) will redeem
Trenchs outstanding 10.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007; such
transaction will be effected in accordance with the terms of the related
Indenture dated 16 December 1997. The consideration to be received in
connection with this transaction will be sufficient for the purpose of
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TRENCH ELECTRIC B.V. SIGNATURE 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, thereunto duly authorized. Dated this: 28th April 2004 TRENCH ELECTRIC B.V.By:
    
    (-s- MICHAEL J. BISSELL)Michael J. BissellGroup Finance Director
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