8-K

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): May 30, 2008

NEWPORT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	000-01649	94-0849175
(State or other jurisdiction of	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)

1791 Deere Avenue, Irvine, California	92606
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(949) 863-3144
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure.

     On May 30, 2008, Newport Corporation (the “Registrant”) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to 4.0 million shares of the Registrant’s common stock. A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant in connection with the announcement is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

     This information shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing by the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as may be set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press release issued by the Registrant dated May 30, 2008 (furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and not deemed filed).

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.

	NEWPORT CORPORATION
Date: May 30, 2008	By:	/s/ Jeffrey B. Coyne
		Jeffrey B. Coyne
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Exhibit Index

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press release issued by the Registrant dated May 30, 2008 (furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and not deemed filed).

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Press Release

NEWPORT CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

Irvine, California — May 30, 2008 — Newport Corporation (NASDAQ: NEWP) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to 4.0 million shares of the company’s common stock.

The new program replaces the company’s prior repurchase program, which was completed in the first quarter of 2008. The purchases under the new program are expected to be made in open market transactions, and the timing and amount of any such purchases will be determined by the company based on factors including the company’s share price, cash balances, expected cash requirements and general business and market conditions.

About Newport Corporation

Newport Corporation is a leading global supplier of advanced-technology products and systems to customers in the scientific research, microelectronics manufacturing, aerospace and defense/security, life and health sciences and precision industrial manufacturing markets. Newport’s innovative solutions leverage its expertise in high power semiconductor, solid-state and ultrafast lasers, photonics instrumentation, sub micron positioning systems, vibration isolation, optical subsystems and precision automation to enhance the capabilities and productivity of its customers’ manufacturing, engineering and research applications. Newport is part of the Standard & Poor’s SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell Microcap Index.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate” or “continue” or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to

expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. As discussed in Newport’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2007, assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments and risks with respect to a number of matters, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of Newport. Although Newport believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by Newport or any other person that Newport’s objectives or plans will be achieved. Newport undertakes no obligation to revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Contact:

Newport Corporation
Charles F. Cargile
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(949) 863-3144
E-mail: investor@newport.com
website: www.newport.com

Investor Relations
Dan Peoples
Makinson Cowell (US)
(858) 552-8146
E-mail: dan.peoples@makinson-cowell.com