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): August 20, 2008
ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| OREGON | | 0-12853 | | 93-0370304 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
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| 13900 NW Science Park Drive, Portland, Oregon | | 97229 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (503) 641-4141
No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
FORM 8-K
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| Item 1.01 | Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement |
On August 20, 2008, Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (“ESI”) amended the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2001, between ESI and Mellon Investor Services LLC to permit Third Avenue Management LLC to beneficially own up to, but not including, an aggregate of 19.99% of the outstanding shares of ESI’s common stock. This amendment reflects the change of the identity of the manager of Third Avenue Funds from EQSF Advisors, Inc. to Third Avenue Management, LLC.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed herewith and this list is intended to constitute the exhibit index:
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Exhibit Number | | Exhibit Title |
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| 4 | | Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of August 19, 2008, between Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. and Mellon Investor Services LLC. |
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SIGNATURES
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: August 25, 2008.
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| Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. |
(Registrant) |
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| By: | | /s/ Kerry Mustoe |
| Name: Kerry Mustoe |
Title: Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
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