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): January 26, 2009
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EATON CORPORATION |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Ohio |
1-1396 |
34-0196300 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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Eaton
Center |
44114 |
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(Address
of principal |
(Zip Code) |
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(216) 523-5000 |
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 2 – Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On January 26, 2009, Eaton Corporation issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits:
99 Press release for quarter ended December 31, 2008, furnished herewith.
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.
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Eaton Corporation |
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Date: |
January 26, 2009 |
/s/ R.H. Fearon |
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R.H. Fearon |
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Executive Vice President – |
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Chief Financial and Planning Officer |