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 18, 2014
 
CIRCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

DELAWARE
 001-14962
04-3477276
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 (Commission file number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

30 CORPORATE DRIVE, SUITE 200
BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01803-4238
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(781) 270-1200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 

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Item 8.01     Other Events.
On December 18, 2014, CIRCOR International, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $75 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. 
(d)
Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release regarding Share Repurchase Plan, Dated December 18, 2014








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 hereunto duly authorized.



Date: December 18, 2014                CIRCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.


/s/ Rajeev Bhalla
By:     Rajeev Bhalla
Title:
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer







Exhibit 99.1



CIRCOR International Announces $75 Million Share Repurchase Program

Burlington, MA - December 18, 2014 - CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE: CIR), a leading provider of valves and other highly engineered products for markets including oil & gas, power generation and aerospace & defense, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $75 million of the Company's outstanding common stock.

“This share repurchase program is consistent with our disciplined capital allocation strategy and reflects the Board’s confidence in CIRCOR’s ability to enhance shareholder value,” said Scott Buckhout, CIRCOR’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Under the program, purchases may be made from time to time on the open market, including through10b5-1 trading plans, or through privately negotiated transactions, block transactions, or other techniques in accordance with prevailing market conditions and the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Board’s authorization is open-ended and does not establish a timeframe for the purchases. The Company is not obligated to acquire a particular number of shares, and the program may be discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because they involve unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are, in some cases, beyond the control of CIRCOR. Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those relating to CIRCOR’s future performance, including the Company’s share repurchase plan and its ability to enhance shareholder value. Actual events, performance or results could differ materially from the anticipated events, performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. BEFORE MAKING ANY INVESTMENT DECISIONS REGARDING OUR COMPANY, WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO READ THE SECTION ENTITLED "RISK FACTORS" IN OUR MOST RECENT ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K AND SUBSEQUENT REPORTS ON FORMS 10-Q, WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED UNDER THE "INVESTORS" LINK OF OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CIRCOR.COM. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About CIRCOR International, Inc.
CIRCOR International, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets highly engineered products and sub-systems for markets including oil & gas, power generation and aerospace & defense. With more than 7,000 customers in over 100 countries, CIRCOR has a diversified product portfolio with recognized, market-leading brands that fulfill its customers’ unique application needs. The Company’s strategy is to grow organically and through complementary acquisitions; simplify CIRCOR’s operations; achieve world class operational excellence; and attract and retain top industry talent. For more information, visit the Company’s investor relations website at http://investors.circor.com.








Contact:
Rajeev Bhalla
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
781-270-1210



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