Summary of ACUITY BRANDS INC

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 8, 2013, the Company issued a press release containing information about the Company's results of operations for its fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.1 referenced herein, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933. Item 8.01. Other Events.
On January 4, 2013, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share. A copy of the related press release is attached as exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1   Press Release dated January 8, 2013.
99.2   Press Release dated January 4, 2013.




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                                   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 thereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 8, 2013

ACUITY BRANDS, INC.

By: /s/ Richard K. Reece
Richard K. Reece
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer