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) April 23, 2010
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)
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:
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On April 23, 2010, American Science and Engineering, Inc. issued a press release announcing the receipt of a $48.8 million U.S. government award for ZBV™ Military Trailers. A copy of the press release issued on April 23, 2010 regarding the award is filed as Exhibit Number 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 EXHIBITS.
Exhibit
Number | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated April 23, 2010. |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 23, 2010 | AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INC. |
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| By: | /s/ Patricia A. Gray |
| Patricia A. Gray |
| Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated April 23, 2010. |
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