Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Conditions

On August 6, 2009 Hardinge Inc. issued a press release announcing the Company's second quarter 2009 results. The press release also announced a strategic change to the Company's North American manufacturing operations. On August 4, 2009, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.005 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable September 10, 2009 to stockholders of record as of September 1, 2009. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

The following exhibit is filed herewith:

99 Press release issued by registrant on August 6, 2009.

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