UNITED STATES
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 25, 2001
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-22430 94-2944251
(Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
48761 Kato Road
Freemont, California 94538
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (510) 661-5000
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Item 5. Other Events.
On June 25, 2001, Asyst Technologies, Inc., or Asyst, announced that it
intended to sell to certain initial purchasers $75.0 million of convertible
subordinated notes ($86.25 million if the initial purchasers' over-allotment
option is exercised in full). This press release relating to the notes is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
On June 28, 2001, Asyst announced that it had agreed to the private sale of
convertible subordinated notes to certain initial purchasers with net proceeds
to Asyst of approximately $72.0 million ($82.9 million if the initial
purchasers' over-allotment option is exercised in full). This press release
relating to the notes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
On July 5, 2001, Asyst announced that the initial purchasers of
convertible subordinated notes had exercised an over-allotment option
and that Asyst had closed the sale of $86.25 million of convertible subordinated
notes with net proceeds to Asyst of approximately $82.9 million. This press
release relating to the notes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated June 25, 2001
99.2 Press Release dated June 28, 2001
99.3 Press Release dated July 5, 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.
ASYST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Dated: July 5, 2001 By: /s/ Douglas J. McCutcheon
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Douglas J. McCutcheon
Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release titled "Asyst Announces $75
Million Private Offering of Convertible
Subordinated Notes" dated June 25, 2001.
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99.2 Press release titled "Asyst to Receive
$72.0 Million From Convertible Debt
Offering" dated June 28, 2001.
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99.3 Press release titled "Asyst Completes $86.25
Million Convertible Debt Offering" dated
July 5, 2001
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