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): May 9, 2001 SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Florida 0-21835 59-2754337 - ---------------------------- ---------------- ------------------ (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) 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. PRESS RELEASE On May 9, 2001, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing results for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. None. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. None. (c) Exhibits.