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
January 2, 2001
(Date of earliest event reported)
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-7891 41-0222640
(State of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Incorporation) 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)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On January 2, 2001, the Company issued a press release in the form attached
as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 7. Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated January 2, 2001
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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/ Norman C. Linnell
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Name: Norman C. Linnell
Title: Vice President
Date: January 3, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
99.1 Press Release, dated January 2, 2001
