UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 21, 2004
EMCORE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW JERSEY 0-22175 22-2746503
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation Identification No.)
or organization)
145 BELMONT DRIVE, SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY 08873
(Address of principal offices) (Zip Code)
(732) 271-9090
Registrant's telephone number including area code
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Not applicable
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 21, 2004, EMCORE Corporation issued a press release,
attached hereto as exhibit 99.1, regarding the commencement of its proposed
exchange offer.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
EMCORE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Thomas G. Werthan
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Thomas G. Werthan
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: January 21, 2004
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated January 21, 2004