UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): July 17, 2012
Kaman Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Connecticut
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 0-1093 | 06-0613548 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
| 1332 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, Connecticut | 06002 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
(860) 243-7100
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 17, 2012, the company announced that it has begun an investment program to acquire and implement Infor10 Distribution Business (SX.enterprise), a new state of the art enterprise-wide business system for its Industrial Distribution segment. Please see the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 dated July 17, 2012 which further describes the investment and its expected benefits.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of the Company dated July 17, 2012 |
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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.
| KAMAN CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Candace A. Clark | |
| Candace A. Clark | ||
| Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer | ||
| and Secretary | ||
Date: July 17, 2012
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KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Index to Exhibits
| Exhibit | Description | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press release dated July 17, 2012. | Attached |
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