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): November 11, 2008
BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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| 0-25434
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04-3040660 |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 15 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA
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01824 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (978) 262-2400.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| ITEM 2.02 |
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION |
On November 11, 2008, Brooks Automation, Inc. (“Brooks” or the “Company”) announced via press
release its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended September 30, 2008. A copy of
the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
On November 11, 2008, the Company hosted a conference call on the subject of its financial results
for its fiscal quarter and year ended September 30, 2008, and made the call available to listeners
by webcast. A transcript of the conference call is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
In connection with the conference call held by the Company on November 11, 2008 to discuss its
financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ending September 30, 2008, the Company referenced
a slide presentation, which was made available in advance of the call through the Company’s
website. The slide presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.3 hereto.
Limitation on Incorporation by Reference. The information in this Item 2.02 and in Item 9.01 of
this Current Report, including the exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to
the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in
any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by
specific reference in such a filing.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements. Except for historical information contained
in this press release attached as an exhibit hereto, the press release contains forward-looking
statements which involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. Please refer to the cautionary note
in the press release regarding these forward-looking statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
(d) Exhibits
| 99.1 |
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Press release issued on November 11, 2008 by Brooks Automation, Inc., announcing its
financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended September 30, 2008. |
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| 99.2 |
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Transcript of conference call hosted by Brooks Automation, Inc. on November 11, 2008. |
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Investor Conference Call Slide Presentation. |