UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2012
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
1-7891 |
41-0222640 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission file number) |
(I.R.S. Employer |
1400 West 94th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(952) 887-3131
Registrants telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 27, 2012, Donaldson Company, Inc. (the Company) announced that the Companys Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of 9 cents per share, payable September 7, 2012 to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2012. As of June 30, 2012, there were approximately 148,800,000 shares outstanding. The current declaration is the 228th consecutive quarterly cash dividend paid by Donaldson over a time span of 57 years.
A copy of the press release that discusses these matters is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to, and incorporated by reference in, this report.
(c) Exhibits.
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Press Release, dated July 27, 2012, issued by Donaldson Company, Inc. |
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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.
Date: July 27, 2012
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. | |||
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/s/ Norman C. Linnell | ||
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Norman C. Linnell |
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Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Exhibit No. |
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Press Release dated July 27, 2012 issued by Donaldson Company, Inc. |
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: | FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: |
Friday, July 27, 2012 | Rich Sheffer (952) 887-3753 |
DONALDSON COMPANY DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
MINNEAPOLIS, July 27, 2012-- Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of 9 cents per share, payable September 7th to shareholders of record as of August 17th. As of June 30th, there were approximately 148,800,000 shares outstanding.
The current declaration is the 228th consecutive quarterly cash dividend paid by Donaldson over a time span of 57 years.
About Donaldson Company, Inc.
Donaldson is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems that improve people’s lives, enhance our Customers’ equipment performance, and protect our environment. We are a technology-driven Company committed to satisfying our Customers’ needs for filtration solutions through innovative research and development, application expertise, and global presence. Our approximately 13,300 employees contribute to the Company’s success by supporting our Customers at our more than 100 sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations around the world.
Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 1000 indices, and our shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol DCI. Additional information is available at www.donaldson.com.
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