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 10, 2011
BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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| 0-25434
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04-3040660 |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 15 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA
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01824 |
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| (Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (978) 262-2400.
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On November 10, 2011, Brooks Automation, Inc. (“Brooks” or the “Company”) announced via press
release its financial results for the fiscal quarter and full year ended September 30, 2011. A
copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
In connection with the conference call to be held by the Company on November 10, 2011 to discuss
its financial results for the fiscal quarter and full year ended September 30, 2011, the Company
will reference a slide presentation, which was made available in advance of the call through the
Company’s website. The slide presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.
Limitation on Incorporation by Reference. The information in this Item 2.02 and in Item 9.01 of
this Current Report, including the exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to
the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in
any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by
specific reference in such a filing.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements. Except for historical information contained
in this press release attached as an exhibit hereto, the press release contains forward-looking
statements which involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. Please refer to the cautionary note
in the press release regarding these forward-looking statements.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
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| 99.1 |
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Press release issued on November 10, 2011 by Brooks Automation, Inc. |
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| 99.2 |
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Investor Conference Call Slide Presentation. |