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 21, 2017

  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)

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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 21, 2017, Nordson Corporation issued a press release relating to its results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2017.  A copy is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

d.)     Exhibits

99.1 Press release of Nordson Corporation dated August 21, 2017.

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 21, 2017

Nordson Corporation

 
 
 

By:

/s/ Gregory A. Thaxton

Gregory A. Thaxton

Senior Vice President, Chief

Financial Officer

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Form 8-K
Exhibit Index

Exhibit
Number

 

99.1

Press release of Nordson Corporation dated as of August 21, 2017.

 

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