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): February 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
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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 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
c.) Exhibits
Press release of Nordson Corporation dated February 25, 2004.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 25, 2004, Nordson Corporation issued a press release relating to its
results of operations for the first quarter of 2004. A copy is attached as
Exhibit 99.
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: February 25, 2004 Nordson Corporation
By: /s/ Peter S. Hellman
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Executive Vice 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 February 25, 2004.
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