Exhibit (99)(a) --------------- DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT ---------------------- THIS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT is dated as of March 12, 2001 ("Agreement") and among THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY, an Ohio corporation ("Gorman- Rupp"), BANK ONE TRUST COMPANY,...Distribution Agreement • April 2nd, 2001 • Gorman Rupp Co • Pumps & pumping equipment • Ohio
