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, 2004 GENTEX CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in 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: [_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Section Act (17 CFR 230.425) [_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12). [_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14d-2(b)). [_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)). Section 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Conditions On October 19, 2004, Gentex Corporation issued a news release announcing results for the 2004 third quarter and year to date. 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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibit News Release Dated October 19, 2004. 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, 2004 GENTEX CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ Enoch Jen ---------------------------- Enoch Jen Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 News Release Dated October 19, 2004