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): February 27, 2008
Ibis Technology Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts | 0-23150 | 04-2987600 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
32 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923 |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (978) 777-4247
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
Ibis Technology Corporation (Nasdaq NM: IBIS) a leading provider of SIMOX-SOI implantation equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced that it has engaged the investment bank BlueLake Partners, LLC for the purpose of assessing strategic alternatives for Ibis, including a potential sale of the Company and/or its assets. No decision has been made as to whether Ibis will engage in a transaction or transactions resulting from its consideration of strategic alternatives, and no assurance can be given that any transaction or transactions will occur or, if undertaken, the terms or timing of such a transaction. The Company does not intend to comment further publicly with respect to this assessment unless a specific transaction or alternative is approved by its Board.
Commenting on the matter, Martin J. Reid said "We expect to analyze a number of potential strategic paths with the benefit of expertise provided by BlueLake Partners."
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1. | Press Release issued by Ibis Technology Corporation on February 27, 2008. |
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.
IBIS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | |||
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Date: | February 27, 2008 | /s/ William J. Schmidt | |
William J. Schmidt Chief Financial Officer |