UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 25, 2004
NORDSON CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
0-7977 34-0590250
(Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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28601 Clemens Road, Westlake, Ohio
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(Address of principal executive offices)
44145
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(Zip Code)
(440) 892-1580
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 25, 2004, Nordson Corporation issued a press release relating to its
results of operations for the third quarter of 2004. A copy is attached as
Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
c.) Exhibits
Press release of Nordson Corporation dated August 25, 2004.
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: August 25, 2004 Nordson Corporation
By: /s/ Peter S. Hellman
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President, Chief Financial and
Administrative Officer
And: /s/ Nicholas D. Pellecchia
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Vice President, Finance and
Controller
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Form 8-K
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
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99 Press release of Nordson Corporation dated as of August 25, 2004.
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