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): July 5, 2005
ADE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts 0-26714 04-2441829
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
80 Wilson Way
Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(781) 467-3500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 5, 2005, ADE Corporation issued a press release reporting its
financial results for the three and twelve months ended April 30, 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 July 5, 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
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Brian C. James
Executive Vice President, Treasurer
and Chief Financial Officer
Date: July 5, 2005
ADE CORPORATION
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated July 5, 2005 by ADE Corporation.