8-K 1 me4900.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 - February 21, 2006 (Date of earliest event reported) METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey 0-24172 22-1866172 (State of incorporation) (Commission (IRS employer file number) identification number) 90 Coles Road, Blackwood, New Jersey, 08012 (Address of principal executive offices, zip code) Area Code (856) 228-8100 (Telephone number) 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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition Metrologic Instruments, Inc. (the "Company") is furnishing herewith as Exhibit 99.1 its Press Release dated February 21, 2006 announcing the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits 99.1 Metrologic Instruments, Inc. press release dated February 21, 2006 announcing the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. SIGNATURES Pursuant to requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. Dated: February 21, 2006 Metrologic Instruments, Inc. By: /s/ Kevin J. Bratton ------------------------ Kevin J. Bratton Chief Financial Officer