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): October 27, 2014

Ultratech, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-22248	94-3169580
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3050 Zanker Road, San Jose, California	95134
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (408) 321-8835

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 27, 2014, Ultratech’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the company’s common stock. Any repurchases may be made through open market purchases, block trades, privately negotiated transactions and/or derivative transactions, subject to market conditions and Ultratech’s ongoing determination that it is the best use of available cash. Ultratech expects to use cash on hand to fund any repurchases. The repurchase authorization does not obligate Ultratech to acquire any common stock.

On October 28, 2014, Ultratech issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press Release Announcing Ultratech’s $100 Million Stock Repurchase Program

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.

Date: October 29, 2014

ULTRATECH, INC.
By:	/s/ Bruce Wright
	Bruce R. Wright
	Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Exhibit Index

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press Release Announcing Ultratech’s $100 Million Stock Repurchase Program