8-K 1 a4966300.txt ADE CORPORATION, 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): September 6, 2005 ADE CORPORATION --------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 0-26714 04-2441829 ------------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 80 Wilson Way Westwood, Massachusetts 02090 ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (781) 467-3500 ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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: |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities 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 Operations and Financial Condition. On September 6, 2005, ADE Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the three months ended July 31, 2005. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated September 6, 2005 by ADE Corporation. This press release, which has been furnished solely for Item 2.02, shall not be deemed filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise incorporated by reference into any filing pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 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. ADE CORPORATION By: /s/ Brian C. James --------------------------------------------- Brian C. James Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Date: September 6, 2005 ADE CORPORATION EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ----------- ---------------- 99.1 Press Release dated September 6, 2005 by ADE Corporation.