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): July 1, 2014

APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

OHIO
1-2299
34-0117420
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
(Commission File
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
Number)
Identification No.)


One Applied Plaza, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (216) 426-4000.

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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ITEM 2.03 CREATION OF A DIRECT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR AN OBLIGATION UNDER AN OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENT OF A REGISTRANT.

On July 1, 2014, Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (the registrant) entered into certain 3.19% Series C Notes (“Notes”) in the aggregate amount of $120.0 million pursuant to a Request for Purchase dated May 30, 2014 made under a Private Shelf Agreement dated November 27, 1996, as most recently amended on February 4, 2013, between Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. and Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (assignee of The Prudential Insurance Company of America).

The Notes will bear interest at the rate of 3.19% payable semi-annually in arrears. Equal installments of principal are due on each of July 1, 2020, July 1, 2021 and July 1, 2022. The Notes mature on July 1, 2022.


ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits

10.1 - Request for Purchase dated May 30, 2014 and 3.19% Series C Notes dated July 1, 2014, under Private Shelf Agreement dated November 27, 1996, as most recently amended on February 4, 2013, between Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. and Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (assignee of The Prudential Insurance Company of America).


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.

 
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:     /s/ Fred D. Bauer                           
 
Fred D. Bauer, Vice President-General Counsel & Secretary
Date:   July 2, 2014
 








EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.      Description
------------      --------------
10.1
Request for Purchase dated May 30, 2014 and 3.19% Series C Notes dated July 1, 2014, under Private Shelf Agreement dated November 27, 1996, as most recently amended on February 4, 2013, between Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. and Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (assignee of The Prudential Insurance Company of America).





EXHIBIT 10.1



REQUEST FOR PURCHASE


APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Reference is made to the Private Shelf Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated as of November 27, 1996, between Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc., an Ohio corporation formerly known as Bearings, Inc. (the “Company”), and Prudential Investment Management, Inc. and each Prudential Affiliate which becomes a party thereto. All terms used herein that are defined in the Agreement have the respective meanings specified in the Agreement.

Pursuant to Paragraph 2C of the Agreement, the Company hereby makes the following Request for Purchase:

1.
Aggregate principal amount of
the Notes covered hereby
(the “Notes”) ………….. $120,000,000.00

2.
Individual specifications of the Notes:

Principal
Amount
Final
Maturity
Date
Principal
Installment
Dates and
Amounts
Interest
Payment
Period
$120,000,000.00
1 July 2022
1 July 2020 - $40,000,000.00
1 July 2021 - $40,000,000.00
Semi-annually, in arrears

3.
Use of proceeds of the Notes: To fund acquisitions and for general corporate purposes.


4.
Proposed day for the closing of the purchase and sale of the Notes: 1 July 2014


5.
The purchase price of the Notes is to be transferred to:


Name, Address
and ABA Routing
Number of Bank
Number of
Account
Name and
Telephone No.
of Bank Officer
Key Bank
 
J. Roderick MacDonald
127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
 
216.689.4445











6.
The Company certifies (a) that the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 8 of the Agreement are true on and as of the date of this Request for Purchase except to the extent of changes caused by the transactions contemplated in the Agreement and (b) that there exists on the date of this Request for Purchase no Event of Default or Default.







Dated: 30 May 2014

APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.



By: /s/ Mark O. Eisele            
Authorized Officer








APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


SENIOR NOTE
(Fixed Rate)
SERIES C

No. 2014 C-1                                      PPN: 03820C A#2
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: $48,000,000.00
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 1 July 2014
INTEREST RATE: 3.19%
INTEREST PAYMENT DATES: 1 January and 1 July of each year, commencing on 1 January 2015
FINAL MATURITY DATE: 1 July 2022
PRINCIPAL INSTALLMENT DATES AND AMOUNTS:
1 July 2020 - $16,000,000.00
1 July 2021 - $16,000,000.00


FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. , formerly known as BEARINGS, INC. (herein called the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio, hereby promises to pay to THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA , or registered assigns, the principal sum of FORTY-EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS , payable in installments on the Principal Installment Dates and in the amounts specified above, and on the Final Maturity Date specified above in an amount equal to the unpaid balance of the principal hereof, with interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year--30-day month) (a) on the unpaid balance thereof at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, payable on each Interest Payment Date specified above and on the Final Maturity Date specified above, commencing with the Interest Payment Date next succeeding the date hereof, until the principal hereof shall have become due and payable, and (b) on any overdue payment (including any overdue prepayment) of principal, any overdue payment of interest, and any overdue payment of any Yield-Maintenance Amount (as defined in the Note Agreement referred to below), payable on each Interest Payment Date as aforesaid (or, at the option of the registered holder hereof, on demand), at a rate per annum from time to time equal to the greater of (i) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% over the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association from time to time in New York City as its Prime Rate.
    
Payments of principal of, and interest on, and any Yield-Maintenance Amount payable with respect to, this Note are to be made at the main office of the JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association in New York City or at such other place as the holder hereof shall designate to the Company in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America.

This Note is one of a series of Senior Notes (herein called the “Notes”) issued pursuant to a Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of November 27, 1996 (herein called the “Agreement”), between the Company, on the one hand, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and each “Prudential Affiliate” (as defined in the Agreement) which becomes a party thereto, on the other hand, and is entitled to the benefits thereof. As provided in the Agreement, this Note is subject to prepayment, in whole or from time to time in part on the terms specified in the Agreement.
    





This Note is a registered Note and, as provided in the Agreement, upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed, by the registered holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, a new Note for a like principal amount will be issued to, and registered in the name of, the transferee. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and the Company shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.

In case an Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, shall occur and be continuing, the principal of this Note may be declared or otherwise become due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Agreement.

THIS NOTE IS INTENDED TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF SUCH STATE.

            
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.



By: /s/ Mark O. Eisele        
Title: Vice President            

    






APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


SENIOR NOTE
(Fixed Rate)
SERIES C

No. 2014 C-2                                      PPN: 03820C A#2
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: $10,000,000.00
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 1 July 2014
INTEREST RATE: 3.19%
INTEREST PAYMENT DATES: 1 January and 1 July of each year, commencing on 1 January 2015
FINAL MATURITY DATE: 1 July 2022
PRINCIPAL INSTALLMENT DATES AND AMOUNTS:
1 July 2020 - $3,333,333.33
1 July 2021 - $3,333,333.33


FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. , formerly known as BEARINGS, INC. (herein called the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio, hereby promises to pay to PAR U HARTFORD LIFE & ANNUITY COMFORT TRUST , or registered assigns, the principal sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS , payable in installments on the Principal Installment Dates and in the amounts specified above, and on the Final Maturity Date specified above in an amount equal to the unpaid balance of the principal hereof, with interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year--30-day month) (a) on the unpaid balance thereof at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, payable on each Interest Payment Date specified above and on the Final Maturity Date specified above, commencing with the Interest Payment Date next succeeding the date hereof, until the principal hereof shall have become due and payable, and (b) on any overdue payment (including any overdue prepayment) of principal, any overdue payment of interest, and any overdue payment of any Yield-Maintenance Amount (as defined in the Note Agreement referred to below), payable on each Interest Payment Date as aforesaid (or, at the option of the registered holder hereof, on demand), at a rate per annum from time to time equal to the greater of (i) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% over the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association from time to time in New York City as its Prime Rate.
    
Payments of principal of, and interest on, and any Yield-Maintenance Amount payable with respect to, this Note are to be made at the main office of the JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association in New York City or at such other place as the holder hereof shall designate to the Company in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America.

This Note is one of a series of Senior Notes (herein called the “Notes”) issued pursuant to a Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of November 27, 1996 (herein called the “Agreement”), between the Company, on the one hand, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and each “Prudential Affiliate” (as defined in the Agreement) which becomes a party thereto, on the other hand, and is entitled to the benefits thereof. As provided in the Agreement, this Note is subject to prepayment, in whole or from time to time in part on the terms specified in the Agreement.
    





This Note is a registered Note and, as provided in the Agreement, upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed, by the registered holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, a new Note for a like principal amount will be issued to, and registered in the name of, the transferee. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and the Company shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.

In case an Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, shall occur and be continuing, the principal of this Note may be declared or otherwise become due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Agreement.

THIS NOTE IS INTENDED TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF SUCH STATE.

            
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.



By: /s/ Mark O. Eisele        
Title: Vice President            
    






APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


SENIOR NOTE
(Fixed Rate)
SERIES C

No. 2014 C-3                                      PPN: 03820C A#2
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: $2,000,000.00
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 1 July 2014
INTEREST RATE: 3.19%
INTEREST PAYMENT DATES: 1 January and 1 July of each year, commencing on 1 January 2015
FINAL MATURITY DATE: 1 July 2022
PRINCIPAL INSTALLMENT DATES AND AMOUNTS:
1 July 2020 - $666,666.67
1 July 2021 - $666,666.67


FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. , formerly known as BEARINGS, INC. (herein called the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio, hereby promises to pay to PAR U HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMFORT TRUST , or registered assigns, the principal sum of TWO MILLION DOLLARS , payable in installments on the Principal Installment Dates and in the amounts specified above, and on the Final Maturity Date specified above in an amount equal to the unpaid balance of the principal hereof, with interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year--30-day month) (a) on the unpaid balance thereof at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, payable on each Interest Payment Date specified above and on the Final Maturity Date specified above, commencing with the Interest Payment Date next succeeding the date hereof, until the principal hereof shall have become due and payable, and (b) on any overdue payment (including any overdue prepayment) of principal, any overdue payment of interest, and any overdue payment of any Yield-Maintenance Amount (as defined in the Note Agreement referred to below), payable on each Interest Payment Date as aforesaid (or, at the option of the registered holder hereof, on demand), at a rate per annum from time to time equal to the greater of (i) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% over the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association from time to time in New York City as its Prime Rate.
    
Payments of principal of, and interest on, and any Yield-Maintenance Amount payable with respect to, this Note are to be made at the main office of the JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association in New York City or at such other place as the holder hereof shall designate to the Company in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America.

This Note is one of a series of Senior Notes (herein called the “Notes”) issued pursuant to a Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of November 27, 1996 (herein called the “Agreement”), between the Company, on the one hand, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and each “Prudential Affiliate” (as defined in the Agreement) which becomes a party thereto, on the other hand, and is entitled to the benefits thereof. As provided in the Agreement, this Note is subject to prepayment, in whole or from time to time in part on the terms specified in the Agreement.
    





This Note is a registered Note and, as provided in the Agreement, upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed, by the registered holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, a new Note for a like principal amount will be issued to, and registered in the name of, the transferee. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and the Company shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.

In case an Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, shall occur and be continuing, the principal of this Note may be declared or otherwise become due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Agreement.

THIS NOTE IS INTENDED TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF SUCH STATE.

            
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.



By: /s/ Mark O. Eisele        
Title: Vice President            






APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


SENIOR NOTE
(Fixed Rate)
SERIES C

No. 2014 C-4                                      PPN: 03820C A#2
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: $11,200,000.00
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 1 July 2014
INTEREST RATE: 3.19%
INTEREST PAYMENT DATES: 1 January and 1 July of each year, commencing on 1 January 2015
FINAL MATURITY DATE: 1 July 2022
PRINCIPAL INSTALLMENT DATES AND AMOUNTS:
1 July 2020 - $3,733,333.33
1 July 2021 - $3,733,333.33


FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. , formerly known as BEARINGS, INC. (herein called the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio, hereby promises to pay to HARE & CO , LLC or registered assigns, the principal sum of ELEVEN MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS , payable in installments on the Principal Installment Dates and in the amounts specified above, and on the Final Maturity Date specified above in an amount equal to the unpaid balance of the principal hereof, with interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year--30-day month) (a) on the unpaid balance thereof at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, payable on each Interest Payment Date specified above and on the Final Maturity Date specified above, commencing with the Interest Payment Date next succeeding the date hereof, until the principal hereof shall have become due and payable, and (b) on any overdue payment (including any overdue prepayment) of principal, any overdue payment of interest, and any overdue payment of any Yield-Maintenance Amount (as defined in the Note Agreement referred to below), payable on each Interest Payment Date as aforesaid (or, at the option of the registered holder hereof, on demand), at a rate per annum from time to time equal to the greater of (i) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% over the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association from time to time in New York City as its Prime Rate.
    
Payments of principal of, and interest on, and any Yield-Maintenance Amount payable with respect to, this Note are to be made at the main office of the JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association in New York City or at such other place as the holder hereof shall designate to the Company in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America.

This Note is one of a series of Senior Notes (herein called the “Notes”) issued pursuant to a Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of November 27, 1996 (herein called the “Agreement”), between the Company, on the one hand, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and each “Prudential Affiliate” (as defined in the Agreement) which becomes a party thereto, on the other hand, and is entitled to the benefits thereof. As provided in the Agreement, this Note is subject to prepayment, in whole or from time to time in part on the terms specified in the Agreement.
    
    





This Note is a registered Note and, as provided in the Agreement, upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed, by the registered holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, a new Note for a like principal amount will be issued to, and registered in the name of, the transferee. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and the Company shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.

In case an Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, shall occur and be continuing, the principal of this Note may be declared or otherwise become due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Agreement.

THIS NOTE IS INTENDED TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF SUCH STATE.

            
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.



By: /s/ Mark O. Eisele        
Title: Vice President            
    






APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


SENIOR NOTE
(Fixed Rate)
SERIES C

No. 2014 C-5                                      PPN: 03820C A#2
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: $9,950,000.00
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 1 July 2014
INTEREST RATE: 3.19%
INTEREST PAYMENT DATES: 1 January and 1 July of each year, commencing on 1 January 2015
FINAL MATURITY DATE: 1 July 2022
PRINCIPAL INSTALLMENT DATES AND AMOUNTS:
1 July 2020 - $3,316,666.67
1 July 2021 - $3,316,666.67


FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. , formerly known as BEARINGS, INC. (herein called the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio, hereby promises to pay to FARMERS NEW WORLD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY , or registered assigns, the principal sum of NINE MILLION NINE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS , payable in installments on the Principal Installment Dates and in the amounts specified above, and on the Final Maturity Date specified above in an amount equal to the unpaid balance of the principal hereof, with interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year--30-day month) (a) on the unpaid balance thereof at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, payable on each Interest Payment Date specified above and on the Final Maturity Date specified above, commencing with the Interest Payment Date next succeeding the date hereof, until the principal hereof shall have become due and payable, and (b) on any overdue payment (including any overdue prepayment) of principal, any overdue payment of interest, and any overdue payment of any Yield-Maintenance Amount (as defined in the Note Agreement referred to below), payable on each Interest Payment Date as aforesaid (or, at the option of the registered holder hereof, on demand), at a rate per annum from time to time equal to the greater of (i) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% over the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association from time to time in New York City as its Prime Rate.
    
Payments of principal of, and interest on, and any Yield-Maintenance Amount payable with respect to, this Note are to be made at the main office of the JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association in New York City or at such other place as the holder hereof shall designate to the Company in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America.

This Note is one of a series of Senior Notes (herein called the “Notes”) issued pursuant to a Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of November 27, 1996 (herein called the “Agreement”), between the Company, on the one hand, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and each “Prudential Affiliate” (as defined in the Agreement) which becomes a party thereto, on the other hand, and is entitled to the benefits thereof. As provided in the Agreement, this Note is subject to prepayment, in whole or from time to time in part on the terms specified in the Agreement.
    





This Note is a registered Note and, as provided in the Agreement, upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed, by the registered holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, a new Note for a like principal amount will be issued to, and registered in the name of, the transferee. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and the Company shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.

In case an Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, shall occur and be continuing, the principal of this Note may be declared or otherwise become due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Agreement.

THIS NOTE IS INTENDED TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF SUCH STATE.

            
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.



By: /s/ Mark O. Eisele        
Title: Vice President            
    






APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


SENIOR NOTE
(Fixed Rate)
SERIES C

No. 2014 C-6                                      PPN: 03820C A#2
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: $10,950,000.00
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 1 July 2014
INTEREST RATE: 3.19%
INTEREST PAYMENT DATES: 1 January and 1 July of each year, commencing on 1 January 2015
FINAL MATURITY DATE: 1 July 2022
PRINCIPAL INSTALLMENT DATES AND AMOUNTS:
1 July 2020 - $3,650,000.00
1 July 2021 - $3,650,000.00


FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. , formerly known as BEARINGS, INC. (herein called the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio, hereby promises to pay to PRIVATE PLACEMENT TRUST INVESTORS, LLC , or registered assigns, the principal sum of TEN MILLION NINE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS , payable in installments on the Principal Installment Dates and in the amounts specified above, and on the Final Maturity Date specified above in an amount equal to the unpaid balance of the principal hereof, with interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year--30-day month) (a) on the unpaid balance thereof at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, payable on each Interest Payment Date specified above and on the Final Maturity Date specified above, commencing with the Interest Payment Date next succeeding the date hereof, until the principal hereof shall have become due and payable, and (b) on any overdue payment (including any overdue prepayment) of principal, any overdue payment of interest, and any overdue payment of any Yield-Maintenance Amount (as defined in the Note Agreement referred to below), payable on each Interest Payment Date as aforesaid (or, at the option of the registered holder hereof, on demand), at a rate per annum from time to time equal to the greater of (i) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% over the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association from time to time in New York City as its Prime Rate.
    
Payments of principal of, and interest on, and any Yield-Maintenance Amount payable with respect to, this Note are to be made at the main office of the JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association in New York City or at such other place as the holder hereof shall designate to the Company in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America.

This Note is one of a series of Senior Notes (herein called the “Notes”) issued pursuant to a Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of November 27, 1996 (herein called the “Agreement”), between the Company, on the one hand, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and each “Prudential Affiliate” (as defined in the Agreement) which becomes a party thereto, on the other hand, and is entitled to the benefits thereof. As provided in the Agreement, this Note is subject to prepayment, in whole or from time to time in part on the terms specified in the Agreement.
    





This Note is a registered Note and, as provided in the Agreement, upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed, by the registered holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, a new Note for a like principal amount will be issued to, and registered in the name of, the transferee. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and the Company shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.

In case an Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, shall occur and be continuing, the principal of this Note may be declared or otherwise become due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Agreement.

THIS NOTE IS INTENDED TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF SUCH STATE.

            
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.



By: /s/ Mark O. Eisele        
Title: Vice President            
    





APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


SENIOR NOTE
(Fixed Rate)
SERIES C

No. 2014 C-7                                      PPN: 03820C A#2
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: $3,000,000.00
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 1 July 2014
INTEREST RATE: 3.19%
INTEREST PAYMENT DATES: 1 January and 1 July of each year, commencing on 1 January 2015
FINAL MATURITY DATE: 1 July 2022
PRINCIPAL INSTALLMENT DATES AND AMOUNTS:
1 July 2020 - $1,000,000.00
1 July 2021 - $1,000,000.00


FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. , formerly known as BEARINGS, INC. (herein called the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio, hereby promises to pay to MTL INSURANCE COMPANY , or registered assigns, the principal sum of THREE MILLION DOLLARS , payable in installments on the Principal Installment Dates and in the amounts specified above, and on the Final Maturity Date specified above in an amount equal to the unpaid balance of the principal hereof, with interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year--30-day month) (a) on the unpaid balance thereof at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, payable on each Interest Payment Date specified above and on the Final Maturity Date specified above, commencing with the Interest Payment Date next succeeding the date hereof, until the principal hereof shall have become due and payable, and (b) on any overdue payment (including any overdue prepayment) of principal, any overdue payment of interest, and any overdue payment of any Yield-Maintenance Amount (as defined in the Note Agreement referred to below), payable on each Interest Payment Date as aforesaid (or, at the option of the registered holder hereof, on demand), at a rate per annum from time to time equal to the greater of (i) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% over the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association from time to time in New York City as its Prime Rate.
    
Payments of principal of, and interest on, and any Yield-Maintenance Amount payable with respect to, this Note are to be made at the main office of the JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association in New York City or at such other place as the holder hereof shall designate to the Company in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America.

This Note is one of a series of Senior Notes (herein called the “Notes”) issued pursuant to a Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of November 27, 1996 (herein called the “Agreement”), between the Company, on the one hand, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and each “Prudential Affiliate” (as defined in the Agreement) which becomes a party thereto, on the other hand, and is entitled to the benefits thereof. As provided in the Agreement, this Note is subject to prepayment, in whole or from time to time in part on the terms specified in the Agreement.
    





This Note is a registered Note and, as provided in the Agreement, upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed, by the registered holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, a new Note for a like principal amount will be issued to, and registered in the name of, the transferee. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and the Company shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.

In case an Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, shall occur and be continuing, the principal of this Note may be declared or otherwise become due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Agreement.

THIS NOTE IS INTENDED TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF SUCH STATE.

            
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.



By: /s/ Mark O. Eisele        
Title: Vice President            






APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


SENIOR NOTE
(Fixed Rate)
SERIES C

No. 2014 C-8                                      PPN: 03820C A#2
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: $10,000,000.00
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 1 July 2014
INTEREST RATE: 3.19%
INTEREST PAYMENT DATES: 1 January and 1 July of each year, commencing on 1 January 2015
FINAL MATURITY DATE: 1 July 2022
PRINCIPAL INSTALLMENT DATES AND AMOUNTS:
1 July 2020 - $3,333,333.33
1 July 2021 - $3,333,333.33


FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. , formerly known as BEARINGS, INC. (herein called the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio, hereby promises to pay to GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY , or registered assigns, the principal sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS , payable in installments on the Principal Installment Dates and in the amounts specified above, and on the Final Maturity Date specified above in an amount equal to the unpaid balance of the principal hereof, with interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year--30-day month) (a) on the unpaid balance thereof at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, payable on each Interest Payment Date specified above and on the Final Maturity Date specified above, commencing with the Interest Payment Date next succeeding the date hereof, until the principal hereof shall have become due and payable, and (b) on any overdue payment (including any overdue prepayment) of principal, any overdue payment of interest, and any overdue payment of any Yield-Maintenance Amount (as defined in the Note Agreement referred to below), payable on each Interest Payment Date as aforesaid (or, at the option of the registered holder hereof, on demand), at a rate per annum from time to time equal to the greater of (i) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% over the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association from time to time in New York City as its Prime Rate.
    
Payments of principal of, and interest on, and any Yield-Maintenance Amount payable with respect to, this Note are to be made at the main office of the JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association in New York City or at such other place as the holder hereof shall designate to the Company in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America.

This Note is one of a series of Senior Notes (herein called the “Notes”) issued pursuant to a Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of November 27, 1996 (herein called the “Agreement”), between the Company, on the one hand, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and each “Prudential Affiliate” (as defined in the Agreement) which becomes a party thereto, on the other hand, and is entitled to the benefits thereof. As provided in the Agreement, this Note is subject to prepayment, in whole or from time to time in part on the terms specified in the Agreement.
    





This Note is a registered Note and, as provided in the Agreement, upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed, by the registered holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, a new Note for a like principal amount will be issued to, and registered in the name of, the transferee. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and the Company shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.

In case an Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, shall occur and be continuing, the principal of this Note may be declared or otherwise become due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Agreement.

THIS NOTE IS INTENDED TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF SUCH STATE.

            
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.



By: /s/ Mark O. Eisele        
Title: Vice President            






APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


SENIOR NOTE
(Fixed Rate)
SERIES C

No. 2014 C-9                                      PPN: 03820C A#2
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: $11,900,000.00
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 1 July 2014
INTEREST RATE: 3.19%
INTEREST PAYMENT DATES: 1 January and 1 July of each year, commencing on 1 January 2015
FINAL MATURITY DATE: 1 July 2022
PRINCIPAL INSTALLMENT DATES AND AMOUNTS:
1 July 2020 - $3,966,666.67
1 July 2021 - $3,966,666.67


FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. , formerly known as BEARINGS, INC. (herein called the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio, hereby promises to pay to LIBERTY NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY , or registered assigns, the principal sum of ELEVEN MILLION NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS , payable in installments on the Principal Installment Dates and in the amounts specified above, and on the Final Maturity Date specified above in an amount equal to the unpaid balance of the principal hereof, with interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year--30-day month) (a) on the unpaid balance thereof at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, payable on each Interest Payment Date specified above and on the Final Maturity Date specified above, commencing with the Interest Payment Date next succeeding the date hereof, until the principal hereof shall have become due and payable, and (b) on any overdue payment (including any overdue prepayment) of principal, any overdue payment of interest, and any overdue payment of any Yield-Maintenance Amount (as defined in the Note Agreement referred to below), payable on each Interest Payment Date as aforesaid (or, at the option of the registered holder hereof, on demand), at a rate per annum from time to time equal to the greater of (i) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% over the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association from time to time in New York City as its Prime Rate.
    
Payments of principal of, and interest on, and any Yield-Maintenance Amount payable with respect to, this Note are to be made at the main office of the JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association in New York City or at such other place as the holder hereof shall designate to the Company in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America.

This Note is one of a series of Senior Notes (herein called the “Notes”) issued pursuant to a Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of November 27, 1996 (herein called the “Agreement”), between the Company, on the one hand, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and each “Prudential Affiliate” (as defined in the Agreement) which becomes a party thereto, on the other hand, and is entitled to the benefits thereof. As provided in the Agreement, this Note is subject to prepayment, in whole or from time to time in part on the terms specified in the Agreement.
    





This Note is a registered Note and, as provided in the Agreement, upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed, by the registered holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, a new Note for a like principal amount will be issued to, and registered in the name of, the transferee. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and the Company shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.

In case an Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, shall occur and be continuing, the principal of this Note may be declared or otherwise become due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Agreement.

THIS NOTE IS INTENDED TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF SUCH STATE.

            
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.



By: /s/ Mark O. Eisele        
Title: Vice President            
    





APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


SENIOR NOTE
(Fixed Rate)
SERIES C

No. 2014 C-10                                  PPN: 03820C A#2
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: $3,000,000.00
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: 1 July 2014
INTEREST RATE: 3.19%
INTEREST PAYMENT DATES: 1 January and 1 July of each year, commencing on 1 January 2015
FINAL MATURITY DATE: 1 July 2022
PRINCIPAL INSTALLMENT DATES AND AMOUNTS:
1 July 2020 - $1,000,000.00
1 July 2021 - $1,000,000.00


FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. , formerly known as BEARINGS, INC. (herein called the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio, hereby promises to pay to FAMILY HERITAGE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA , or registered assigns, the principal sum of THREE MILLION DOLLARS , payable in installments on the Principal Installment Dates and in the amounts specified above, and on the Final Maturity Date specified above in an amount equal to the unpaid balance of the principal hereof, with interest (computed on the basis of a 360-day year--30-day month) (a) on the unpaid balance thereof at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, payable on each Interest Payment Date specified above and on the Final Maturity Date specified above, commencing with the Interest Payment Date next succeeding the date hereof, until the principal hereof shall have become due and payable, and (b) on any overdue payment (including any overdue prepayment) of principal, any overdue payment of interest, and any overdue payment of any Yield-Maintenance Amount (as defined in the Note Agreement referred to below), payable on each Interest Payment Date as aforesaid (or, at the option of the registered holder hereof, on demand), at a rate per annum from time to time equal to the greater of (i) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% plus the Interest Rate specified above or (ii) 2% over the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association from time to time in New York City as its Prime Rate.
    
Payments of principal of, and interest on, and any Yield-Maintenance Amount payable with respect to, this Note are to be made at the main office of the JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association in New York City or at such other place as the holder hereof shall designate to the Company in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America.

This Note is one of a series of Senior Notes (herein called the “Notes”) issued pursuant to a Private Shelf Agreement, dated as of November 27, 1996 (herein called the “Agreement”), between the Company, on the one hand, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and each “Prudential Affiliate” (as defined in the Agreement) which becomes a party thereto, on the other hand, and is entitled to the benefits thereof. As provided in the Agreement, this Note is subject to prepayment, in whole or from time to time in part on the terms specified in the Agreement.
    





This Note is a registered Note and, as provided in the Agreement, upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer, duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed, by the registered holder hereof or such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, a new Note for a like principal amount will be issued to, and registered in the name of, the transferee. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer, the Company may treat the person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and the Company shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.

In case an Event of Default, as defined in the Agreement, shall occur and be continuing, the principal of this Note may be declared or otherwise become due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Agreement.

THIS NOTE IS INTENDED TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF SUCH STATE.

            
APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.



By: /s/ Mark O. Eisele        
Title: Vice President