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, 2011
AMPHENOL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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1-10879 |
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22-2785165 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
358 Hall Avenue, Wallingford, Connecticut |
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06492 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants 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))
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 27, 2011, Amphenol Corporation issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter dividend for 2011 on its Common Stock in the amount of $.015 per share and quarterly dividend increase for 2012. A copy of Amphenol Corporations press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Statements in this Form 8-K, 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 Companys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, 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.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 27, 2011
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.
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AMPHENOL CORPORATION |
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By: |
/s/ Diana G. Reardon |
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Diana G. Reardon |
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Executive Vice President |
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and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: October 27, 2011 |
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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
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For Further Information: |
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Diana G. Reardon |
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Executive Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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203/265-8630 |
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www.amphenol.com |
AMPHENOL ANNOUNCES
FOURTH QUARTER 2011 DIVIDEND PAYMENT AND
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND INCREASE FOR 2012
Wallingford, Connecticut. October 27, 2011. Amphenol Corporation (NYSE-APH) confirmed today that its Board of Directors approved the fourth quarter 2011 dividend on its Common Stock in the amount of $.015 per share at its meeting held on October 26, 2011. The Company will pay this dividend on or about January 4, 2012 to shareholders of record as of December 14, 2011. In addition, the Board of Directors authorized an increase in the quarterly dividend rate from $.015 to $.105 per share, effective with the first quarter 2012 dividend payment.
Amphenol Corporation is one of the worlds leading producers of electronic and fiber optic connectors, cable and interconnect systems. Amphenol products are engineered and manufactured in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa 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.