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): May 19, 2008
ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OREGON | 0-12853 | 93-0370304 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
13900 NW Science Park Drive, Portland, Oregon | 97229 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (503) 641-4141
No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01 | Other Events |
On May 19, 2008, the Company announced that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program. The press release describing the program is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) | Exhibits |
99.1 | Press release dated May 19, 2008 |
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SIGNATURE
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.
Date: May 19, 2008.
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. | ||
By: | /s/ Paul Oldham | |
Name: Paul Oldham | ||
Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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