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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF THE REPORT: AUGUST 1, 2001
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-16182
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AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 11-1962029
(State or other jurisdiction of I.R.S Employer Identification Number
incorporation or organization)
175 CAPITAL BOULEVARD, SUITE 103
ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (860) 257-0200
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
In a press release on July 31, 2001, Axsys Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXYS)
announced its second quarter 2001 financial results.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibit 99.1 Axsys Technologies, Inc. Press Release dated July 31, 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.
Date: August 1, 2001
AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ John E. Hanley
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John E. Hanley
Chief Financial Officer
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