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 23, 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 August 23, 2001, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing the declaration of a $0.04 per share dividend to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2001. 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 August 23, 2001. -2- 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: August 23, 2001 -3- EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Exhibit Description ------ ------------------- 99.1 Press Release of the Registrant dated August 23, 2001. -4-