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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 11, 2002
CYMER, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
NEVADA 0-21321 33-0175463
(State or jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or entification No.)
organization)
16750 VIA DEL CAMPO COURT
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92127
(Address of principal executive offices)
(858) 385-7300
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On February 11, 2002, Cymer Inc. (the "Company"), announced its
intention to offer convertible subordinated notes for sale in a private
placement. The Company's press release dated February 11, 2002 is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
On February 12, 2002, the Company announced pricing of $200 million of
convertible subordinated notes due 2009 (plus an additional amount of up to $50
million at the option of the initial purchasers). The Company announced that the
notes are convertible into common stock of the Company at a conversion price of
$50.00 per share and will accrue interest at an annual rate of 3 1/2%. The
Company stated that consummation of the sale of the notes is expected to occur
on February 15, 2002, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company's
press release dated February 12, 2002 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS.
99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on February 11, 2002.
99.2 Press Release issued by the Company on February 12, 2002.
SIGNATURE
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.
CYMER, INC.
By /s/ Nancy J. Baker
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NANCY J. BAKER
Date: February 14, 2002 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on February 11, 2002.
99.2 Press Release issued by the Company on February 12, 2002.