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): December 27, 2007

BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-25434 (Commission File Number)	04-3040660 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
15 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA (Address of principal executive offices)	01824 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (978) 262-2400.

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:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

	ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
	ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
	SIGNATURES
	EXHIBIT INDEX
EX-99.1 Press release issued on December 27, 2007 by Brooks Automation, Inc.

ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

     On December 27, 2007, Brooks Automation, Inc. announced the resignation of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert W. Woodbury, Jr., effective December 31, 2007. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1          Press release issued on December 27, 2007 by Brooks Automation, Inc.

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.

BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.
 

/s/ Thomas S. Grilk  

Thomas S. Grilk 

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary 

Date: December 28, 2007

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued on December 27, 2007.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release
December 27, 2007

Brooks Automation Announces Executive Reorganization

CHELMSFORD, MASSACHUSETTS December 27, 2007 — Brooks Automation Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKS) today announced an executive reorganization designed to enhance the Company’s customer responsiveness and overall financial performance.

Michael Pippins has been named Group President of a newly formed Automation Systems Group (ASG). This group will combine the activities of Brooks’ Tool Automation Division and Synetics Systems Division. Mr. Pippins has been with Brooks for 15 years and most recently has been General Manager of the Tool Automation Division. Greg Marvell, currently General Manager of the Synetics Systems Division, will become Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Automation Systems Group.

Ralf Wuellner has been named Group President of a newly formed Global Customer Operations Group (GCOG). This group will bring all of the sales, regional engineering, customer support and service activities of Brooks under a unified management structure. Mr. Wuellner joined Brooks earlier this year from Lam Research Corporation and has been the President of Brooks’ European operations.

Robert Woodbury, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has resigned his position effective as of the end of the year. His duties will be assumed on an interim basis by Richard Small, Brooks Sr. Vice President and Corporate Controller.

Commenting on these changes, Robert J. Lepofsky, recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of Brooks said “The realignment of our executive team is the result of a comprehensive review of our current operations and future direction. We are currently engaged in a process that will simplify our organization; more effectively leverage our capabilities, enhance our responsiveness to customer needs and improve our financial performance.” Mr. Lepofsky also noted that “Bob Woodbury has been a key contributor to the success of Brooks over the past five years. Bob leaves behind a strong organization and we all wish him well in his new endeavor.”

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About Brooks Automation, Inc.

Brooks is a leading worldwide provider of automation solutions and integrated subsystems to the global semiconductor and related industries. The company’s advanced offerings in hardware and services can help customers improve manufacturing efficiencies, accelerate time-to-market and reduce cost of ownership. Brooks’ products and global services are used in virtually every semiconductor fab in the world as well as in a number of diverse industries outside of semiconductor manufacturing. For more information see www.brooks.com.