Parker-Hannifin (PH) 8-K Parker Raises Earnings Estimates on Strong Orders and Better Operating Leverage

UNITED STATES

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): June 18, 2004

PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Ohio	1-4982	34-0451060
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6035 Parkland Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio	44124-4141
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216) 896-3000

Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure

Item 12. Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 9, “Regulation FD Disclosure” and Item 12, “Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition”.

On June 14, 2004, Parker-Hannifin Corporation issued a press release raising earnings estimates for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ending June 30, 2004.

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Press release issued by Parker-Hannifin Corporation, dated June 14, 2004.

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.

PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Timothy K. Pistell
	Timothy K. Pistell
	Vice President Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Date: June 18, 2004