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
October 19, 2000
(Date of earliest event reported)
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-7891 41-0222640
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1400 West 94th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(952) 887-3131
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
The registrant's press release dated October 19, 2000, regarding the
public availability of its anual report for the fiscal year ending
July 31, 2000 is exhibit 99.1 of this Form 8-K.
The annual report includes a significant amount of information about
Donaldson, including financial highlights, the letter to shareholders,
operating segment information, management's discussion and analysis,
the consolicated financial statements and the notes thereto.
Donaldson's web site (www.donaldson.com) contains a significant amount
of information about Donaldson, including financial and other
information for investors. Donaldson encourages investors to visit its
website from time to time, as information is updated and new
information is posted.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
By /s/ Thomas A. Windfeldt
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Name: Thomas A. Windfeldt
Title: Vice President and Controller
Date: October 19, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 19, 2000 5
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