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 18, 2003
VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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100 Sunnyside Boulevard, Woodbury, New York 11797 |
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(516) 677-0200 |
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by Veeco Instruments Inc. dated November 18, 2003. |
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 18, 2003, Veeco Instruments Inc. issued a press release announcing its acquisition of Advanced Imaging, Inc.. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
SIGNATURES
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.
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Date: November 19, 2003 |
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VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC. |
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/s/ Gregory A. Robbins |
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Gregory A. Robbins |
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Vice President and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by Veeco Instruments Inc. dated November 18, 2003. |
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