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     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
  Washington, D.C. 20549  
FORM 10-K
   Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  For the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2012   
   THE TORO COMPANY
     (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)