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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): NOVEMBER 19, 2003
IONICS, INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MASSACHUSETTS 1-7211 04-2068530
(State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
65 GROVE STREET, WATERTOWN, MA 02472 (617) 926-2500
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
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On November 19, 2003, Ionics, Incorporated issued a press release announcing the
signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Ecolochem, Inc. and its affiliated
companies. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is
hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release dated November 19, 2003
announcing the signing of a definitive
agreement to acquire Ecolochem, Inc. and
its affiliated companies.
SIGNATURES
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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 duly authorized.
IONICS, INCORPORATED
November 19, 2003 By: /s/ Stephen Korn
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Name: Stephen Korn
Title: Vice President and General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Number Description Page Number
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99.1 Press release dated November 19, 2003 announcing the 4
signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Ecolochem,
Inc. and its affiliated companies.
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