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): November 22, 2013
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 November 22, 2013, Donaldson Company, Inc. (the Company) announced that the Companys Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of 14 cents per share, payable December 20, 2013 to shareholders of record as of December 9, 2013. The current declaration is the 233rd consecutive quarterly cash dividend paid by Donaldson over a time span of 58 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.
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated November 22, 2013, 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: November 22, 2013
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 November 22, 2013 issued by Donaldson Company, Inc. |
Exhibit 99.1
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Friday, November 22, 2013 | Rich Sheffer (952) 887-3753 |
DONALDSON COMPANY INCREASES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND 8 PERCENT
MINNEAPOLIS, November 22, 2013-- Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of 14 cents per share, payable December 20th to Shareholders of record as of December 9th, an increase of 8 percent from the prior payout of $0.13 per share.
This is the Company’s third dividend increase in 2013 for a total increase of 56 percent this year.
The current declaration is the 233rd consecutive quarterly cash dividend paid by Donaldson over the past 58 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 12,400 employees contribute to the Company’s success by supporting our Customers at our more than 140 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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