UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM8-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): January 1, 2018
NORDSON CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Ohio | 0-7977 | 34-0590250 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
28601 Clemens Road
Westlake, Ohio 44145
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code:440-892-1580
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
As previously disclosed on August 31, 2017, Robert E. Veillette, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, notified Nordson Corporation (the “Company”) of his intention to retire effective December 2017. Mr. Veillette has retired effective December 31, 2017.
A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
| 99.1 | The Company’s press release dated August 31, 2017 announcing the retirement of Robert E. Veillette. |
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.
| NORDSON CORPORATION | ||||||
| Date: January 3, 2018 | By: | /s/ Gregory A. Thaxton | ||||
| Gregory A. Thaxton | ||||||
Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer | ||||||