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): October 27, 2005

Stratasys, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
1-13400
36-3658792
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)

14950 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
55344
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 937-3000

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 27, 2005, Stratasys, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005.

A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1

Item 8.01 Other Events

On October 27, 2005, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $20,000,000 of its common stock. This repurchase authorization supersedes the Company’s prior authorization to repurchase up to $10,000,000 of its common stock.

A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

  Exhibit No. Description
     
99.1
Press Release issued by Stratasys, Inc. on October 27, 2005, regarding financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005.
     
  99.2
Press Release issued by Stratasys, Inc. on October 27, 2005, regarding share repurchase authorization.



SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.
     
 
STRATASYS, INC.
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: October 27, 2005 By:   /s/ Robert F. Gallagher 
 
Robert F. Gallagher
  Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit Index

  Exhibit No. Description
     
99.1
Press Release issued by Stratasys, Inc. on October 27, 2005, regarding financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005.
     
  99.2
Press Release issued by Stratasys, Inc. on October 27, 2005, regarding share repurchase authorization.