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): March 18, 2008
COHERENT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-33962 |
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94-1622541 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(Commission File No.) |
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(IRS Employer Identification |
5100 Patrick Henry Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(Address of principal executive offices)
(408) 764-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On March 18, 2008, Coherent, Inc. issued a press release announcing the preliminary results of its modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits.
The following is furnished as an exhibit to this report:
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99.1 |
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Press release dated March 18, 2008, announcing preliminary results of modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer. |
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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.
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COHERENT, INC. |
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Date: March 19, 2008 |
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By: |
/s/ Bret M. DiMarco |
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Bret M. DiMarco |
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Executive Vice President and |
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General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated March 18, 2008, announcing preliminary results of modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer. |
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