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): October 20, 2005
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.) |
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13900 NW Science Park Drive, Portland, Oregon | | 97229 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (503) 641-4141 |
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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:
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) has announced that J. Michael Dodson submitted his resignation on October 20, 2005 as senior vice president of administration and chief financial officer effective December 7, 2005. Until his departure, Mr. Dodson will continue in his role as CFO and assist the Company in the selection of his replacement. The Company’s press release announcing this event is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated October 26, 2005
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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: October 26, 2005 | |
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| Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. |
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| By | /s/ NICHOLAS KONIDARIS | |
| | Nicholas Konidaris |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press release dated October 26, 2005. |
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