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U.S. 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 20, 2003
AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INC.
(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter)
MASSACHUSETTS
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 1-6549 | | 04-2240991 |
| (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
829 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE,
BILLERICA, MASSACHUSETTS |
|
01821 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(978) 262-8700
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 20, 2003, American Science and Engineering, Inc. announced that the Company's Board of Directors had replaced Ralph S. Sheridan as President and Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the press release issued on May 20, 2003 regarding the replacement of Mr. Sheridan is filed as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number
| | Description
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|---|
| 99.1 | | Press Release dated May 20, 2003 |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| Date: May 20, 2003 | | AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INC. |
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By: |
/s/ PAUL THEODORE OWENS
Paul Theodore Owens
Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
| | Description
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|---|
| 99.1 | | Press Release of the Company dated May 20, 2003, announcing replacement of Mr. Ralph S. Sheridan as President and Chief Executive Officer. |
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