Reg FD Disclosure

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): September 16, 2014 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)) Item 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On September 16, 2014, The Gorman-Rupp Company issued a news release announcing revised timing of shipments for its previously disclosed Permanent Canal Closure and Pumps (“PCCP”) flood control project in New Orleans. This news release is included as Exhibit 99 and is being furnished, not filed, with this Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (d) Exhibits Exhibit (99) News Release dated September 16, 2014 2 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 Corporate Counsel and Secretary September 17, 2014 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Page (99) News Release dated September 16, 2014 5 4