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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): May 24, 2005
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
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(Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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 May 24, 2005, Nordson Corporation issued a press release relating to its
results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2005. 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 May 24, 2005.
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: May 24, 2005 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
Form 8-K
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
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99.1 Press release of Nordson Corporation dated as of May 24, 2005.