Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On December 22, 2012, Robbins & Myers, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2012. A copy of the press release announcing the Company's results is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

In its press release issued on December 22, 2012 (described above), the Company provided an update on its previously announced merger with National Oilwell Varco, Inc. ("NOV"), in which NOV would acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company for $60.00 per share in cash. A copy of the press release announcing the Company's results is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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