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
AUGUST 6, 2008
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
DIONEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 000-11250 | 94-2647429 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
1228 Titan Way,
Sunnyvale, CA 94088
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(408) 737-0700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
SIGNATURE
EXHIBIT 99.1
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On August 6, Dionex Corporation, (the "Company"), pursuant to resolutions of its Board of Directors, adopted Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) intended to clarify the advance notice provisions, provide more flexibility in the Company’s indemnification obligations and to make corporate governance and administrative matters more convenient and efficient. The Bylaws became effective immediately upon adoption of such resolutions. A copy of the Bylaws is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Dionex Corporation dated August 6, 2008. |
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.
| | DIONEX CORPORATION |
Dated: August 11, 2008 | By: /s/ Craig A. McCollam Craig A. McCollam Sr. Vice President Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Amended and Restated Bylaws. |
