UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 15, 2013

AMPHENOL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (203) 265-8900

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01 Other Events.

In November 2013, Amphenol Corporation (“Amphenol”) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Advanced Sensors Business of GE (NYSE: GE) for approximately $318 million (subject to a post closing working capital adjustment). The sale is subject to certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close prior to year end.

A copy of the press release issued by Amphenol dated November 15, 2013 announcing this transaction is included herein as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1       Press Release dated November 15, 2013

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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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