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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): October 20, 2000
Kaydon Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-12640 13-3186040
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
315 East Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (734) 747-7025
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 20, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release reporting third
quarter earnings and announcing a charge recorded in the third quarter for
actual and estimated settlement costs associated with previously disclosed
litigation matters. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AND EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Exhibit
99 Press Release, dated October 20, 2000
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.
October 20, 2000 KAYDON CORPORATION
/s/ Kenneth W. Crawford
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By: Kenneth W. Crawford
Vice President and Corporate Controller
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Description
99 Press Release, dated October 20, 2000
