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 22, 2004
ADE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts 0-26714 04-2441829
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
80 Wilson Way
Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(781) 467-3500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On June 22, 2004, ADE Corporation issued a press release reporting its
financial results for the three and twelve months ended April 30, 2004. The
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
ADE CORPORATION
By: /s/ Brian C. James
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Brian C. James
Executive Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: June 22, 2004