================================================================================ 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 23, 2005 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) 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 (see General Instruction A.2 below): [ ] Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4c)) ================================================================================ Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On August 23, 2005, Nordson Corporation issued a press release relating to its results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2005. A copy is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits c.) Exhibits Press release of Nordson Corporation dated August 23, 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: August 23, 2005 Nordson Corporation By: /s/ Peter S. Hellman ------------------------------ President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer And: /s/ Nicholas D. Pellecchia ------------------------------ Vice President, Finance and Controller Form 8-K Exhibit Index Exhibit Number ------- 99.1 Press release of Nordson Corporation dated as of August 23, 2005.