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):  March 14, 2014

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On March 20, 2014, General Cable Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Emmanuel Sabonnadiere, Executive Vice President, President and Chief Executive Officer, Europe & Mediterranean, will transition from his current position for a period of up to six months.  This decision was made on March 14, 2014.  The Company has launched a formal search for a successor to Mr. Sabonnadiere.  During the transition period, Mr. Sabonnadiere will facilitate an orderly transfer of his duties while continuing in his current position under his current contract terms and conditions.  Mr. Sabonnadiere and the Company are in discussions on the terms of the transition.  After the transition period, it is contemplated that Mr. Sabonnadiere will continue to represent the Company as Chairman of the Board of its majority-owned, Algerian joint venture as well as assist the Company in technology, strategy and customer development.

Attached is a copy of the press release issued today by the Company relating to the European business transition.

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.

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