Item 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;

APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN

OFFICERS.

On January 22, 2020, Thomas E. Hoaglin notified The Gorman-Rupp Company (the "Company") of his intent not to stand for re-election as a Director at the Company's 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled in April, at which time his term as a Director will expire. Mr. Hoaglin's decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with management or the Board.

Item 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

On January 24, 2020, the Company issued a press release announcing the notification by Thomas E. Hoaglin that he will not stand for re-election at the Company's 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled in April. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.




(d) Exhibits



             Exhibit 99.1     News Release dated January 24, 2020

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