Prepared by R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Current Report dated August 20, 2002
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): August 20, 2002
NEWPORT CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Nevada |
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0-1649 |
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94-0849175 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 1791 Deere Avenue, Irvine, California |
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92606 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
(949) 863-3144
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Item 7. Exhibits.
| Exhibit No.
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Description
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| 99.1 |
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Press Release dated August 20, 2002. |
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 20, 2002, Newport Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Registrant”),
announced a cost reduction program and a reorganization of its business units. The press release issued by the Registrant in connection with the announcement is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.
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.
| NEWPORT CORPORATION |
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| By: |
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/s/ JEFFREY B.
COYNE
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Jeffrey B. Coyne |
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Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
August 20, 2002
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number
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Description
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| 99.1 |
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Press Release dated August 20, 2002. |
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