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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): October 17, 2002

SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION


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

 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer 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

 


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Item 5. Other Events.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
SIGNATURE
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Item 5. Other Events.

     On October 17, 2002, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing the preliminary results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2002, and a revised forecast for the year.

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 October 17, 2002.

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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: October 18, 2002

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EXHIBIT INDEX

             
Exhibit            
Number   Exhibit Description        

 
       
99.1   Press Release of the Registrant dated October 17, 2002.

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