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): JULY 15, 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 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 15, 2004, EMCORE Corporation issued a press release announcing
its acquisition of Corona Optical Systems, Inc. The press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
c. Exhibits
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
99.1 Press Release, dated July 15, 2004, relating to the
acquisition of Corona Optical Systems, Inc.
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: July 16, 2004
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated July 15, 2004