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): November 2, 1995 THE TORO COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-8649 41-0580470 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification no.) 8111 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH, BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55420 (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) (612)888-8801 (registrant's telephone number,including area code) ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR On November 2, 1995, following receipt of approval from the Internal Revenue Service, The Toro Company determined to change its fiscal year end from July 31 to October 31. The quarter ended October 31, 1995 will become a three month transition period and the Registrant will report on the transition period on Form 10Q. Registrant's 1995 Annual Meeting scheduled for December 14, 1995 has been postponed and will be rescheduled for February or March 1996. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS Exhibit A Registrant's press release of November 2, 1995. 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 thereunto duly authorized. THE TORO COMPANY Dated: 11/7/95 By: /s/ J. LAWRENCE MCINTYRE -------------------------------------- Its: Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel 2