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 AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 10, 2001
Candela Corporation
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-14742 04-2477008
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(State of other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
530 Boston Post Road
Wayland, Massachusetts 01778
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(Address of principal (zip code)
Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (508) 358-7400
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On October 10, 2001, Candela Corporation ("Candela") announced that its
Board of Directors has authorized an extension of its open market stock
repurchase program. A copy of the Press Release announcing this extension is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) EXHIBITS.
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EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 10, 2001, announcing Candela's
extension of its open market stock repurchase program.
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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.
October 10, 2001 CANDELA CORPORATION
By: /s/ F. Paul Broyer
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F. Paul Broyer
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION PAGE
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 10, 2001, announcing Candela's 4
extension of its open market stock repurchase program.
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