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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: October 19, 2006
GENTEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan 0-10235 38-2030505
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
600 North Centennial Street
Zeeland, Michigan 49464
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (616) 772-1800
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities
Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14d-2(b)).
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).
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SECTION 2 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On October 19, 2006, Gentex Corporation issued a news release announcing results
for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. A copy of the news release is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
The information in this Form 8-K and the attached Exhibit shall not be deemed
filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor
shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities
Act of 1933, 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) Exhibit
99.1 - News Release Dated October 19, 2006.
SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: October 19, 2006 GENTEX CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Enoch Jen
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Enoch Jen
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 News Release Dated October 19, 2006.