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)
July 24, 2014
NEWPORT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada |
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000-01649 |
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94-0849175 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1791 Deere Avenue, Irvine, California |
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92606 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
(949) 863-3144
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On July 24, 2014, Newport Corporation (the “Registrant”) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire V-Gen, Ltd., a leading developer and manufacturer of fiber lasers headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The transaction is subject to certain closing conditions and is expected to close during the third quarter of 2014.
The press release issued by the Registrant in connection with the announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated July 24, 2014 (furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and not deemed filed). |
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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July 24, 2014 |
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/s/ Jeffrey B. Coyne |
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Jeffrey B. Coyne |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and |
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Corporate Secretary |