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): August 24, 2011

SPARTON CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Ohio	1-1000	38-1054690
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

425 Martingale Road Suite 2050 Schaumburg, Illinois	60173-2213
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 772-7866

N/A

(Former Name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On August 30, 2011, Sparton Corporation issued a press release announcing that on August 24, 2011 the Board of Directors approved a repurchase by Sparton Corporation of up to $3,000,000 of shares of its common stock over the next 24 months in open market, block transactions and privately negotiated transactions. The press release, dated August 30, 2011, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
Exhibit 99.1	Press Release dated August 30, 2011.

SIGNATURES

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.

	SPARTON CORPORATION
Dated: August 30, 2011	By:	/s/ Cary B. Wood
		Cary B. Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer

Index to Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
Exhibit 99.1	Press Release dated August 30, 2011.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Analyst Contact:	Greg Slome
	Sparton Corporation
	Email: gslome@sparton.com
	Office: (847) 762-5812
Media Contact:	Mike Osborne
	Sparton Corporation
	Email: mosborne@sparton.com
	Office: (847) 762-5814
Investor Contact:	John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
	Institutional Marketing Services
	Email: jnesbett@institutionalms.com
	Office: (203) 972-9200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sparton Announces $3.0 Million Stock Buyback Plan

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – August 30, 2011 – Sparton Corporation (NYSE: SPA) a provider of complex and sophisticated electromechanical devices for the Defense, Medical, Aerospace, and Industrial markets, announces that its Board of Directors unanimously approved on August 24, 2011 the repurchase of up to $3 million of its common stock. The authorized repurchases will be made from time to time in either the open market, block transactions, or through privately negotiated transactions. The timing, volume and nature of share repurchases will be at the sole discretion of management, dependent on market conditions, applicable securities laws, and other factors, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. No assurance can be given that any particular amount of common stock will be repurchased. This repurchase program is valid for up to 24 months and may be modified, extended or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time.

“The stock buyback plan reaffirms our confidence in the long-term growth of the Company,” stated Cary B. Wood, president and chief executive officer. “It is facilitated by our strong capital structure and liquidity and not only does it represent a good investment for our Company, but it also demonstrates our commitment to increase shareholder value.”

As of March 31, 2011, Sparton had $26 million in cash as well as over $17 million in available and unused borrowing capacity. Sparton intends to use available cash to fund the repurchase.

About Sparton Corporation

Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA), now in its 111th year, is a provider of complex and sophisticated electromechanical devices with capabilities that include concept development, industrial design, design and manufacturing engineering, production, distribution, and field service. The primary market classifications served are Navigation & Exploration, Defense & Security, Medical, and Complex Systems. Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, Sparton currently has five manufacturing locations worldwide. Sparton’s Web site may be accessed at http://www.sparton.com.

Safe Harbor and Fair Disclosure Statement

Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: To the extent any statements made in this release contain information that is not historical, these statements are essentially forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the difficulty of predicting future results, the regulatory environment, fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in Sparton’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The matters discussed in this press release may also involve risks and uncertainties concerning Sparton’s services described in Sparton’s filings with the SEC. In particular, see the risk factors described in Sparton’s most recent Form 10K and Form 10Q. Sparton assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

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