NORDSON CORP — Earnings Release 2016

Feb 22, 2016

8-K 1 a51284890.htm NORDSON CORPORATION 8-K Copyright 2016 Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company. All rights reserved www.businesswire.com

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): February 22, 2016

NORDSON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

OHIO
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

0-7977	34-0590250
(Commission file number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

28601 Clemens Road, Westlake, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices)

44145
(Zip Code)

(440) 892-1580
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 22, 2016, Nordson Corporation issued a press release relating to its results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2016. A copy is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

c.) Exhibits

99.1 Press release of Nordson Corporation dated February 22, 2016.

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.

Date:	Nordson Corporation
By:	/s/ Gregory A. Thaxton
	Gregory A. Thaxton
	Senior Vice President, Chief
	Financial Officer

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Form 8-K Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number
99.1	Press release of Nordson Corporation dated as of February 22, 2016.

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