0001047469-99-005128 Sample Contracts

Exhibit 1 THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION Medium-Term Notes Due Nine Months or More from Date of Issue DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
Distribution Agreement • February 12th, 1999 • Thomas & Betts Corp • Electric lighting & wiring equipment • New York
as Trustee Supplemental Indenture No. 1
Supplemental Indenture • February 12th, 1999 • Thomas & Betts Corp • Electric lighting & wiring equipment • New York
Exhibit 4.1 TRUST INDENTURE Dated as of August 1, 1998
Trust Indenture • February 12th, 1999 • Thomas & Betts Corp • Electric lighting & wiring equipment • New York