UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: July 24, 2013

GENTEX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan	0-10235	38-2030505
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
600 North Centennial Street Zeeland, Michigan		49464
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (616) 772-1800

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Section 2. Financial Information

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

(a) On July 24, 2013, Gentex Corporation issues a news release announcing financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

The information in this Form 8-K and the attached Exhibit 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, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Section 9.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    Exhibit

99.1 – News Release Dated July 24, 2013.

SIGNATURE

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.

Dated: July 24, 2013                    GENTEX CORPORATION

(Registrant)

By    /s/ Steven R. Downing

Steven R. Downing

Its Vice President - Finance                                 and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1    News Release Dated July 24, 2013

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