Results of Operations

8-K 1 a51937791.htm THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY 8-K   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): February 8, 2019 THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio   1-6747   34-0253990 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)   600 South Airport Road, Mansfield, Ohio   44903 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code :   (419) 755-1011   (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: ⃞ Written communications 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 communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ⃞ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ⃞ Item 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On February 8, 2019, The Gorman-Rupp Company issued a news release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018.  This news release is included as Exhibit 99 and is being furnished, not filed, with the Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (d) Exhibits Exhibit (99)      News Release dated February 8, 2019 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. THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY     By /s/ Brigette A. Burnell Brigette A. Burnell General Counsel and Corporate Secretary   February 8, 2019 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit (99) News Release dated February 8, 2019 -->