Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 14, 2013, 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 April 23, 2013 to shareholders of record as of April 10, 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 February 14, 2013

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