On February 4, 2009, Parker-Hannifin Corporation issued a press release announcing that it received notice from the European Commission of the Commission's initial decision in connection with a previously disclosed legal proceeding. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.       Description of Exhibit
99.1              Press release issued by Parker-Hannifin Corporation, dated
                  February 4, 2009.