8-K 1 a4390140.txt ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC 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 5, 2003 ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) OREGON 0-12853 93-0370304 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 13900 NW Science Park Drive, Portland, Oregon 97229 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (503) 641-4141 No Change (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events On May 5, 2003, Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the appointment of J. Michael Dodson as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Dodson replaces Richard Okumoto, who resigned as Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release issued by the Company dated May 5, 2003. SIGNATURE 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. Date: May 5, 2003. Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. By: /s/ John E. Isselmann, Jr. ----------------------------------------- John E. Isselmann, Jr. General Counsel and Corporate Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description 99.1 Press release issued by the Company dated May 5, 2003.