8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2023

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AMETEK, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 647-2121

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On February 9, 2023, AMETEK, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has approved a 14% increase in its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock to $0.25 per share from $0.22 per share. A copy of the release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is hereby incorporated by reference in this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

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.

Document

Exhibit 99.1

AMETEK Increases Quarterly Dividend

Berwyn, Pa., Feb. 9, 2023 – AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced its Board of Directors has approved a 14% increase in its quarterly cash dividend on common stock to $0.25 per share from $0.22 per share. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2023 to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2023. This dividend increase will raise the indicated annual rate to $1.00 per share.

“AMETEK’s businesses continue to operate at a very high level, delivering exceptional operating performance and outstanding cash flow generation,” said David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our primary use of free cash flow remains supporting our acquisition strategy, driving long-term shareholder value. Our strong cash flow also allows us to reward our shareholders with a consistently increasing cash dividend.”

Corporate Profile

AMETEK (NYSE: AME) is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $6.0 billion. The AMETEK Growth Model integrates the Four Growth Strategies - Operational Excellence, New Product Development, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions - with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. AMETEK's objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. Founded in 1930, AMETEK has been listed on the NYSE for over 90 years and is a component of the S&P 500. For more information, visit www.ametek.com.

Contact:

Kevin Coleman

Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasurer

kevin.coleman@ametek.com

Phone: 610-889-5247