UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 2, 2005
BRUKER BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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04-3110160 |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (978) 663-3660 |
Check the appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the reporting obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Exchange Act |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) Exchange Act |
This Form 8-K/A amends an earlier report on Form 8-K filed by Bruker BioSciences Corporation on March 3, 2005 (such report is referred to herein as the Original Report) to correct certain information regarding the companys financial results as of and for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On March 2, 2005, Bruker BioSciences Corporation issued a press release announcing financial results as of and for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the press release was attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Original Report. On March 16, 2005, Bruker BioSciences Corporation issued a press release announcing revised financial results as of and for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004 and disclosing a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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Press release dated March 16, 2005. |
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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.
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BRUKER BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION |
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Date: March 16, 2005 |
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/s/ Frank H. Laukien, Ph.D. |
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Frank H. Laukien, Ph.D. |
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Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
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Press release dated March 16, 2005. |
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Furnished herewith* |
* Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information 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.
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