8-K 1 0001.txt FORM 8-K 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): January 9, 2001 CHARLES & COLVARD, LTD. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina 0-23329 56-0308470 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization)
3800 Gateway Boulevard Suite 310 Morrisville, North Carolina 27560 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (919) 468-0399 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (Former name or Former Address if Changed Since Last Report) ITEM 5. Other Events. On January 9, 2001, Charles & Colvard, Ltd. announced its shipments and revenue expectations for the fourth quarter of 2000, its approximate cash position as of year-end and its letter agreement with Cree, Inc., its sole supplier, with respect to 2001 purchases. A copy of the press release issued by the Company is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the agreement with Cree, Inc. is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2 ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated January 9, 2001. 99.2+ Letter Agreement between with Cree, Inc. and Charles & Colvard, Ltd. dated as of December 7, 2000. + We have requested confidential treatment of specific portions of this exhibit pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The entire agreement has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CHARLES & COLVARD, LTD. Date: January 9, 2001 By: /s/ Robert S. Thomas --------------------------------------- Robert S. Thomas President and Chief Executive Officer