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

July 27, 2009
(Date of earliest event reported)

FLOW INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington		0-12448		91-1104842
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

23500 — 64th Avenue South, Kent, Washington 98032
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(253) 850-3500

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(b) Depature of Directors or Certain Officers

On July 27, 2009 Flow International Corporation (the “Company”) announced that in connection with its ongoing cost reduction efforts it has eliminated the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager, and that Jeffrey L. Hohman, who is serving in that position, would be leaving the Company effective as of July 27, 2009.

SIGNATURES

     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 hereunto duly authorized.