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): October 13, 2008
COHERENT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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000-05255 |
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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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 13, 2008, Coherent, Inc. (the “registrant” or “Coherent”) issued a press release regarding certain of its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference herein.
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 October 13, 2008 |
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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: October 13, 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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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 October 13, 2008 |
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