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
May 15, 2015
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
EMCORE CORPORATION
Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter
New Jersey | 001-36632 | 22-2746503 |
State of Incorporation | Commission File Number | IRS Employer Identification Number |
2015 W. Chestnut Street, Alhambra, California, 91803
Address of principal executive offices, including zip code
(626) 293-3400
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:
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Item 8.01 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On May 15 2015, EMCORE Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the commencement of a modified "Dutch auction" tender offer to purchase up to $45 million of its common stock. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description | |
99.1 | Press Release, dated May 15, 2015, issued by EMCORE Corporation. | |
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.
EMCORE CORPORATION | |
Dated: May 15, 2015 | By: /s/ Mark B. Weinswig Name: Mark B. Weinswig Title: Chief Financial Officer |