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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): August 2, 2004

SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
     
0-21835   59-2754337
  		 
 
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
1500 West University Parkway
Sarasota, Florida 		  34243
  		 
 
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

941-362-1200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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Item 12. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
SIGNATURE
Ex-99.1: Press Release

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Item 12. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

     On August 2, 2004, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing (1) financial results for the second quarter 2004 and (2) establishment of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

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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   
Dated: August 2, 2004    Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)   
 

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