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, 2012
THE TORO COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-8649 |
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41-0580470 |
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(State of Incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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8111 Lyndale Avenue South |
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55420 |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 888-8801
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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))
Section 2 — Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 23, 2012, The Toro Company announced its earnings for the three and nine months ended August 3, 2012.
Attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the Company’s press release in connection with this announcement. The information in this Item 2.02, including the exhibit attached hereto, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated August 23, 2012 (furnished herewith). |
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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THE TORO COMPANY | |
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(Registrant) | |
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Date: August 23, 2012 |
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/s/ Renee J. Peterson |
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Renee J. Peterson | |
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Vice President, Finance and | |
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Chief Financial Officer | |