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): July 30, 2003

SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Florida   0-21835   59-2754337

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

     
(Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip Code)

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

 


 

Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

     On July 30, 2003, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing record and payable dates for the special $2.00 per share dividend announced earlier this month. The dividend will be payable on August 18, 2003, to shareholders of record as of August 11, 2003.

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 July 30, 2003.  

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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: July 31, 2003

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