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): June 4, 2001 STOCKERYALE, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) MASSACHUSETTS 0-5460 04-2114473 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 32 HAMPSHIRE ROAD, SALEM, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03079 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (603) 893-8778 Item 5. Other Events. On June 4, 2001, StockerYale, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the closing of a private placement of 1,700,000 shares of the Company's common stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Shares"). The Shares were sold at a per share price of $10.25, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $16 million. The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference herein. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release of StockerYale, Inc., dated June 4, 2001. 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. STOCKERYALE, INC. By: /s/ Gary B. Godin ----------------------- Date: June 4, 2001 Gary B. Godin Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Press Release of StockerYale, Inc., dated June 4, 2001.