8-K 1 form8k29mar.txt FORM 8-K NASDAQ 29 MARCH 04 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: March 29, 2004 ESSEX CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File No. 1-31703 Virginia 54-0846569 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer ID No.) incorporation or organization) 9150 Guilford Road Columbia, Maryland 21046-2306 (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 939-7000 ESSEX CORPORATION ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On March 29, 2004, Essex Corporation issued a press release announcing that trading of shares of common stock of Essex Corporation will move to the NASDAQ National Market upon market opening on Wednesday March, 31, 2004 under the symbol "KEYW". A copy of the Registrant's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated March 29, 2004, issued by Essex Corporation. 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. ESSEX CORPORATION (Registrant) /S/ JOSEPH R. KURRY, JR. ---------------------------------------- DATE: March 29, 2004 Joseph R. Kurry, Jr. Sr. Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit NUMBER DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press Release dated March 29, 2004, issued by Essex Corporation.