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): February 4, 2004 EMCORE CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) NEW JERSEY 0-22175 22-2746503 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer 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 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On February 4, 2004, EMCORE Corporation announced its financial results for the fiscal 2004 first quarter ended December 31, 2003. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. 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 ------------------------- Thomas G. Werthan Chief Financial Officer Dated: February 4, 2004 Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated February 4, 2004