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): August 10, 2015
CyberOptics Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota | (0-16577) | 41-1472057 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
5900 Golden Hills Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota |
55416 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(763) 542-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On August 10, 2015 CyberOptics Corporation issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized a $2.0 million share repurchase program. The common stock will be acquired from time to time in open market transactions, block purchases and other transactions complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Rule 10b-18. The Company intends to adopt a 10b5-1 trading plan to implement the repurchase program.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99 Press Release Dated August 10, 2015
SIGNATURES
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.
CYBEROPTICS CORPORATION | ||
By | /s/ Jeffrey A. Bertelsen | |
Jeffrey A. Bertelsen, Chief Financial Officer | ||
Dated: August 10, 2015 |
Exhibit 99.1
CyberOptics Announces $2 Million Share Repurchase Authorization
Minneapolis, MN—August 10, 2015—CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $2.0 million share repurchase program. The common stock will be acquired from time to time in open market transactions, block purchases and other transactions complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Rule 10b-18. The Company intends to adopt a 10b5-1 trading plan to implement the repurchase program.
About CyberOptics
CyberOptics Corporation (www.cyberoptics.com) is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high precision sensing technology solutions. CyberOptics’ sensors are used in general purpose metrology and 3D scanning, surface mount technology (SMT) and semiconductor markets to significantly improve yields and productivity. By leveraging its leading edge technologies, the company has strategically established itself as a global leader in high precision 3D sensors, allowing CyberOptics to further increase its penetration of key vertical segments. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, CyberOptics conducts worldwide operations through its facilities in North America, Asia and Europe.
Statements regarding the Company’s anticipated performance are forward-looking and therefore involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: market conditions in the global SMT and semiconductor capital equipment industries; increasing price competition and price pressure on our product sales, particularly our SMT systems; the level of orders from our OEM customers; the availability of parts required to meet customer orders; unanticipated product development challenges; the effect of world events on our sales, the majority of which are from foreign customers; rapid changes in technology in the electronics markets; product introductions and pricing by our competitors; the success of our 3D technology initiatives; expectations regarding LDI and its impact on our operations; integration risks associated with LDI and other factors set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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For additional information, contact:
Jeffrey A. Bertelsen, Chief Financial Officer
763/542-5000
Richard G. Cinquina
Equity Market Partners
904/415-1415