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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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: DECEMBER 15, 2004
IDEX CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 1-10235 36-3555336
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
630 DUNDEE ROAD
NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(847) 498-7070
(Registrant's telephone number)
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ITEM 2.03. CREATION OF A DIRECT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR AN OBLIGATION UNDER
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS.
On December 15, 2004, IDEX Corporation announced that it closed a new five-year,
$600 million senior revolving credit facility.
The facility was financed through a syndication of 17 financial institutions,
co-led by Banc of America Securities LLC and Wachovia Capital Markets LLC, with
ABN AMRO Bank, N.V., Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. and U.S. Bank National
Association acting as co-agents.
The increased credit facility was timed to capitalize on current, favorable
market conditions and replaces the company's previous $300 million credit
facility, which had been due to expire on June 8, 2006.
Also on this date, the company renewed its Receivables Purchase Agreement for
another year. The agreement provides for borrowings of up to $25 million
depending upon the level of eligible receivables.
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.
IDEX CORPORATION
/s/ Dominic A. Romeo
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Dominic A. Romeo
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
December 15, 2004