UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934



Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2006


Commission File No. 0-11178


UTAH MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


UTAH
87-0342734
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


7043 South 300 West
Midvale, Utah 84047
Address of principal executive offices


Registrant's telephone number:    (801) 566-1200

 


ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS


On May 2, 2006, Utah Medical Products, Inc. announced that it is increasing its regular quarterly cash dividend. A dividend of $.19 per share is payable on July 5, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2006. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
 
 

SIGNATURES

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchanges Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


 
UTAH MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
 
REGISTRANT
     
     
Date:          5/2/2006        
By:
  /s/ Kevin L. Cornwell                   
   
Kevin L. Cornwell
   
CEO





EXHIBIT INDEX



Index
Number
Description
   
99.1
Press release issued May 2, 2006: Utah Medical Products, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend