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

October 19, 2004

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

INTEVAC, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

State of California
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)  0-26946
(Commission File Number) 94-3125814
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

3560 Bassett Street
Santa Clara, CA 95054

(Address of principal executive offices)

(408) 986-9888

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address if changed since last report)

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:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXHIBIT 99.1

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

     On October 19, 2004, Intevac, Inc. issued a press release reporting its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 25, 2004. A copy of the press release issued by the Company concerning the foregoing results is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

     (c)      Exhibits

                99.1     Press Release.

     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.

		INTEVAC, INC.
Date: October 19, 2004	By:	/s/ CHARLES B. EDDY III
		Charles B. Eddy III Vice President, Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibits

99.1 Press Release