SC TO-C: Written communication relating to an issuer or third party tender offer
Published on May 6, 2015
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 6, 2015
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
EMCORE CORPORATION
Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter
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New Jersey |
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0-22175 |
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22-2746503 |
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State of Incorporation |
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IRS Employer Identification Number |
2015 W. Chestnut Street, Alhambra, California, 91803
Address of principal executive offices, including zip code
(626) 293-3400
Registrants 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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
x Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 6, 2015, EMCORE Corporation (the Company) issued a press release announcing its intention to commence a tender offer on or about May 15, 2015 to purchase up to approximately $45 million of its common stock through a modified Dutch auction tender offer. 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
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated May 6, 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.
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EMCORE CORPORATION | ||||
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By: |
/s/ Mark B. Weinswig | |||
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Name: |
Mark B. Weinswig | |||
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Dated: |
May 6, 2015 |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer |