Item 8.01. Other Events.

On November 18, 2008, Fastenal Company (the "Registrant") issued a press release announcing that on November 18, 2008 its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $.27 per share to be paid in cash on December 15, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 5, 2008. A copy of that press release is attached as an exhibit to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following is furnished herewith:

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press release of Fastenal Company dated November 18, 2008

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