UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 4, 2008
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-10879 |
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22-2785165 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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358 Hall Avenue, Wallingford, Connecticut |
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06492 |
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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 December 4, 2008, Amphenol Corporation (“Amphenol”) issued a press release revising revenues and earnings per share estimates for the quarter ending December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached to this current report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this current report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. The information contained herein and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by Amphenol, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Statements in this Form 8-K which are other than historical facts are intended to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other related laws. While the Company believes such statements are reasonable, the actual results and effects could differ materially from those currently anticipated. Please refer to Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, for some factors that could cause the actual results to differ from estimates. In providing forward-looking statements, the Company is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated December 4, 2008
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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.
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AMPHENOL CORPORATION |
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/s/ Diana G. Reardon |
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Diana G. Reardon |
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Senior Vice President |
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and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: December 4, 2008 |
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