f8k_101112.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) October 11, 2012
 
Fastenal Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
Minnesota
 
0-16125
 
41-0948415
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)


 
2001 Theurer Boulevard, Winona, Minnesota
 
55987-1500
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (507) 454-5374
 
 
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:
 
   
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On October 11, 2012 the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
    Exhibit 99.1.       Press release dated October 11, 2012
 
 
 
 
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 hereunto duly authorized.
 

   
Fastenal Company
(Registrant)
 
 
October 11, 2012
(Date)
  
/s/   DANIEL L. FLORNESS
Daniel L. Florness
Chief Financial Officer