UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: February 20, 2013

Date of Earliest Event Reported: February 20, 2013

Sauer-Danfoss Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	1-14097 (Commission File Number)	36-3482074 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



2800 East 13th Street Ames, Iowa (Address of principal executive offices)	50010 (U.S. Zip Code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (515) 239-6000

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:

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Section 2	Financial Information
Item 2.02	Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 20, 2013, Sauer-Danfoss Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.



Section 9	Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated February 20, 2013, announcing financial results for the fourth quarter ended

December 31, 2012.

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 thereunto duly authorized.



		Sauer-Danfoss Inc.

		By:	/s/ Kenneth D. McCuskey
		Name:	Kenneth D. McCuskey
Date:	February 20, 2013	Title:	Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Secretary

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