Item 5.02 - Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements with Certain Officers.

(d) Appointment of David C. Parry as Director

On December 6, 2012, the Board of Directors of IDEX Corporation (the "Company") appointed a new director, David C. Parry. Mr. Parry will receive a compensation package commensurate with other non-employee directors. He will receive an initial equity grant of $127,500, an annual equity grant of $85,000 and an annual retainer of $65,000. Mr. Parry will serve on the Company's Audit Committee.

A copy of the press release announcing the appointment is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated December 10, 2012, issued by IDEX Corporation

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