form8-k1262007.htm
 
 
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):  December 6, 2007


THE TORO COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
1-8649
41-0580470
(State of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)


8111 Lyndale Avenue South
     Bloomington, Minnesota     
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
   55420   
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (952) 888-8801


                        Not Applicable                        
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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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Section 2  —  Financial Information

 Item 2.02   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On December 6, 2007, The Toro Company announced its earnings for the three and twelve months ended October 31, 2007.

Attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of The Toro Company’s press release in connection with the announcement.  The information in this Item 2.02, including the exhibit attached hereto, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.




Section 9  —  Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01                      Financial Statements and Exhibits

        (d)         Exhibits.
 
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press release dated December 6, 2007 related to the announcement of earnings (furnished herewith).



SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.

THE TORO COMPANY
(Registrant)

Date:  December 6, 2007
By /s/ Stephen P. Wolfe
 
Stephen P. Wolfe
 
Vice President, Finance
 
and Chief Financial Officer
 
(duly authorized officer and principal financial officer)



EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
99.1
Press release dated December 6, 2007 related to the announcement of earnings (furnished herewith).