Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 11, 2013, Northern Technologies International Corporation publicly announced its results of operations for the first quarter ended November 30, 2012. For further information, please refer to the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference herein.

The information contained in this report and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by Northern Technologies International Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release issued January 11, 2013

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