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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) May 14, 2001
Brooks Automation, Inc.
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(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-25434 04-3040660
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
15 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(978) 262-2400
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
In a press release dated May 14, 2001, Brooks Automation, Inc.
("Brooks") announced its intention to commence a private offering of its
convertible subordinated notes. A copy of the press release issued by Brooks is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein in its
entirety.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item No. Description
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99.1 Press Release issued by Brooks on May 14, 2001.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: May 14, 2001 BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.
By: /s/ Lynda M. Avallone
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Lynda M. Avallone
Treasurer