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) September 26, 2011
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)
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On September 26, 2011, American Science and Engineering, Inc. issued a press release announcing the receipt of a $34.9 million order for multiple Z Portal® vehicle screening systems from an undisclosed client to be deployed by officials at multiple border crossings to inspect vehicles and trucks. A copy of the press release issued on September 26, 2011 regarding the order is filed as Exhibit Number 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 EXHIBITS.
Exhibit |
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99.1 |
| Press Release dated September 26, 2011. |
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: September 26, 2011 | AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INC. | |
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| By: | /s/ Patricia A. Gray |
| Patricia A. Gray | |
| Senior Vice President and General Counsel |