X0202 4 2008-05-07 0000916459 GARDNER DENVER INC GDI 0001130145 BARGER DONALD G JR GARDNER DENVER, INC. 1800 GARDNER EXPRESSWAY QUINCY IL 62305 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2008-05-08 4 S 0 1000 48.59 D 18513 D Common Stock 2008-05-08 4 S 0 1500 48.50 D 17013 D Nonemployee Director Stock Option (Right-to-buy) 48.84 2008-05-07 4 A 0 2800 0 A 2009-05-07 2013-05-07 Common Stock 2800 2800 D Restricted Stock Units 2008-05-07 4 A 0 1000 0 A Common Stock 1000 1000 D The options, granted under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended, fully vest one year from issue date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock. The restricted stock units granted under the Company's Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan, cliff vest on 5/7/2011. The underlying stock will be delivered to the reporting person no later than the later of (a) 2-1/2 months following the end of the Company's fiscal year when the restricted stock units vest or (b) as soon as administratively practicable following the end of such fiscal year. Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 Power of Attorney dated May 6, 2008. /s/Diana C. Toman, Attorney-in-fact 2008-05-09