UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
June 4, 2015
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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FEI COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Oregon | | 000-22780 | | 93-0621989 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
5350 NE Dawson Creek Drive, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(503) 726-7500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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 8.01. Other Events.
Quarterly Dividend
On June 4, 2015, FEI Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 28, 2015 to shareholders of record as of July 16, 2015. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 (not filed) to this report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Share Repurchase
On June 4, 2015, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors had re-authorized a program to repurchase shares of its common stock. The re-authorization allows for the repurchase of 2 million shares from time to time through May 29, 2017. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 (not filed) to this report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated June 4, 2015 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| FEI COMPANY |
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| /s/ Bradley J. Thies |
| Bradley J. Thies |
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Date: June 4, 2015
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated June 4, 2015 |
