8-K 1 a2089558z8-k.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): SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 Commission file number: 000-15760 HARDINGE INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) NEW YORK 16-0470200 ------------------------------ ---------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) ONE HARDINGE DRIVE ELMIRA, NY 14902 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (607) 734-2281 (Registrant's telephone number including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On September 16, 2002, Hardinge Inc. issued a press release announcing the formation of an alliance with Bridgeport International. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (c) Exhibits 99 Press Release issued by registrant on September 16, 2002. . 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, thereunto duly authorized. HARDINGE INC. SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 By: /s/ RICHARD L. SIMONS --------------------- --------------------- Date Richard L. Simons Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)