8k_Q1_2014


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: April 23, 2014


GENTEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Michigan
0-10235
38-2030505
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
600 North Centennial Street
Zeeland, Michigan
 

49464
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (616) 772-1800
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Section 2.
Financial Information

Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition

(a)
On April 23, 2014, Gentex Corporation issued a news release announcing financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 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 April 23, 2014.


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.

Date: April 23, 2014                
GENTEX CORPORATION
(Registrant)                


By    /s/ Steven R. Downing
Steven R. Downing
Its Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer    
    





EXHIBIT INDEX


99.1    News Release Dated April 23, 2014