8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 27, 2006

AMPHENOL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-10879	22-2785165
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
358 Hall Avenue, Wallingford, Connecticut		06492
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (203) 265-8900

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01.  Other Events.

On October 27, 2006, Amphenol Corporation issued a press release announcing its fourth quarterly dividend for 2006 on its Common Stock in the amount of $.03 per share. A copy of Amphenol Corporation’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1

Statements in this Form 8K which are other than historical facts are intended to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other related laws.  While the Company believes such statements are reasonable, the actual results and effects could differ materially from those currently anticipated.  Please refer to Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, for some factors that could cause the actual results to differ from estimates.  In providing forward-looking statements, the Company is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1  Press Release, dated October 27, 2006, issued by Amphenol Corporation.

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.

	AMPHENOL CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Diana G. Reardon
		Diana G. Reardon
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 27, 2006

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99-1

Amphenol News Release

World Headquarters

358 Hall Avenue
P. O. Box 5030
Wallingford, CT 06492-7530
Telephone (203) 265-8900
	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
		For Further Information:
		Diana G. Reardon
		Senior Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer
		203/265-8630
		www.amphenol.com

AMPHENOL ANNOUNCES
FOURTH QUARTER 2006 DIVIDEND PAYMENT

Wallingford, Connecticut.  October 27, 2006.  Amphenol Corporation (NYSE-APH) announced today its continuing quarterly dividend on its Common Stock in the amount of $.03 per share. The Company will pay its fourth quarter dividend for 2006 on or about January 3, 2007 to shareholders of record as of December 13, 2006. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s leading producers of electronic and fiber optic connectors, cable and interconnect systems.  Amphenol products are engineered and manufactured in the Americas, Europe and Asia and sold by a worldwide sales and marketing organization.  Amphenol has a diversified presence as a leader in high growth segments of the interconnect market including:  Military, Commercial Aerospace, Automotive, Broadband Communication, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications Equipment, Mobile Devices and Wireless Infrastructure.