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 29, 2014
AMPHENOL CORPORATION
(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) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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Incorporation) |
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358 Hall Avenue, Wallingford, Connecticut |
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06492 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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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:
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
In August 2014, Amphenol Corporation (“Amphenol”) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Casco Automotive Group (“Casco”), a division of Cap-Con Automotive Technologies Ltd. (“Cap-Con”) for approximately $450 million (subject to post-closing working capital adjustments). The sale is subject to certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close prior to year end.
A copy of the press release issued by Amphenol dated August 29, 2014 announcing this transaction is included herein as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated August 29, 2014
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.
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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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Executive Vice President |
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and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: August 29, 2014