Item 8.01. Other Events.
On November 15, 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 January 22, 2013 to shareholders of record as of January 9, 2013. 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 issued by FEI Company, dated November 15, 2012

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