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):
September 30, 2002

SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         
Florida   0-21835   59-2754337

 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
1500 West University Parkway    
Sarasota, Florida   34243

 
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 941-362-1200

 


 

Item 5. Other Events.

     On September 30, 2002, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing a $0.04 per share dividend on its common stock payable on October 15, 2002, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2002.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (a)  Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.

       None.

     (b)  Pro Forma Financial Information.

       None.

     (c)  Exhibits.

     
Exhibit    
Number   Exhibit Description

 
 
99.1   Press Release of the Registrant dated September 30, 2002.

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SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

         
    SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
 
    By:   /s/ Richard J. Dobbyn
       
        Richard J. Dobbyn
        Chief Financial Officer (Principal
        Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
Dated: September 30, 2002        

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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit    
Number   Exhibit Description

 
 
99.1   Press Release of the Registrant dated September 30, 2002.

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