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 12, 2014

 

AMPHENOL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (203) 265-8900

 

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:

 

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

Item 8.01 Other Events

 

On August 12, 2014, Amphenol Corporation (the “Company”) announced that it will effect a two-for-one stock split of its Class A Common Stock for shareholders of record as of October 2, 2014.  The additional shares will be paid in the form of a stock dividend.  The Company expects the additional shares will be distributed on or about October 9, 2014.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit 99.1       Press Release dated August 12, 2014

 

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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.

 

	AMPHENOL CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Diana G. Reardon
		Diana G. Reardon
		Executive Vice President
		and Chief Financial Officer
August 12, 2014

 

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