Item 8.01. Other Events.

On June 7, 2012, FEI Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 24, 2012 to shareholders of record as of July 11, 2012. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release dated June 7, 2012

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