FASTENAL CO FORM 8-K. (Current report filing) Filed 07/03/08 for the Period Ending 07/03/08

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1 FASTENAL CO FORM 8-K (Current report filing) Filed 07/03/08 for the Period Ending 07/03/08 Address 2001 THEURER BLVD WINONA, MN Telephone CIK Symbol FAST SIC Code Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply Industry Misc. Fabricated Products Sector Basic Materials Fiscal Year 12/31 Copyright 2008, EDGAR Online, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, Inc. Terms of Use.

2 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C 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) July 3, 2008 F ASTENAL C OMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Minnesota (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) 2001 Theurer Boulevard Winona, Minnesota (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant s telephone number, including area code (507) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 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 ) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR e-4(c))

3 Item On July 3, 2008, Fastenal Company (the Company ) issued a press release announcing the Company will host a conference call to review 2008 second quarter results, as well as current operations. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. A copy of that press release is attached as an exhibit to this report and is incorporated herein by reference. Item Regulation FD Disclosure. Financial Statements and Exhibits. The following is furnished herewith: (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release of Fastenal Company dated July 3, 2008

4 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: July 3, 2008 FASTENAL COMPANY By: /s/ Daniel L. Florness Daniel L. Florness Chief Financial Officer

5 INDEX TO EXHIBITS 99.1 Press release of Fastenal Company dated July 3, 2008 Electronically Filed

6 Exhibit 99.1 PR Newswire Editorial Usual Distribution For immediate distribution, July 3, 2008 Faxed to after 4:00 PM, July 3, 2008 Sent via to Contact: Dan Florness, EVP and Chief Financial Officer FASTENAL COMPANY ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE CALL TO REVIEW 2008 SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS Fastenal Company (Winona, MN NASDAQ: FAST) announced today that the Company s conference call to review second quarter 2008 results, as well as current operations, will be broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. To access the call, please visit the following Web address: investor.fastenal.com An online archive of the broadcast will be available within one hour of the conclusion of the call and will be available for three weeks. Participants must have a soundcard and speakers to listen to the online broadcast. Fastenal sells different types of industrial and construction supplies in the following product categories: threaded fasteners and miscellaneous supplies; tools; metal cutting tool blades and abrasives; fluid transfer components and accessories for hydraulic and pneumatic power; material handling; storage and packaging products; janitorial, chemical and paint products; electrical supplies; welding supplies; safety supplies; and metals, alloys and materials. As of May 31, 2008, Fastenal operated 2,240 stores in the United States (all 50 states), Canada (all provinces), Puerto Rico (multiple), Mexico (14 states), Singapore (one location), Netherlands (one location), and China (one location) selling to the general public. The Company operates 13 distribution centers located in Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia, Washington, California, Utah, North Carolina, Kansas, Ontario, Canada; and Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Additional information regarding Fastenal Company is available on the Fastenal Company World Wide Web site at FAST- G