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): May 8, 2008
BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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04-3040660 |
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| 15 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA |
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01824 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (978) 262-2400.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
In connection with the conference call held by Brooks Automation, Inc. (the “Company”) on May 8,
2008 to discuss its financial results for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2008, the Company
referenced a slide presentation, which was made available in advance of the call through the
Company’s website. The slide presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Slide 8 of Exhibit 99.1 contains a reference to EBITDA of $7.2 million.
The Company’s Net Loss for the same period was $8.7 million. A reconciliation between EBITDA and Net Loss is included in the Company’s
earnings release, furnished on an 8-K filed on May 8, 2008 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Limitation on Incorporation by Reference. The information furnished in this Item 2.02 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 a filing.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements. Except for historical information contained
in this press release attached as an exhibit hereto, the press release contains forward-looking
statements which involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. Please refer to the cautionary note
in the press release regarding these forward-looking statements.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
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Investor Conference Call Slide Presentation. |
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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BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.
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/s/ Thomas S. Grilk
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Thomas S. Grilk |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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Date: May 8, 2008