X0202 4 2005-10-26 1 0000046709 HELIX TECHNOLOGY CORP HELX 0001182726 GABRON FRANK NINE HAMPSHIRE STREET MANSFIELD MA 02048 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2005-10-26 4 D 0 14800 D 0 D Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 27.505 2005-10-26 4 D 0 2000 D 2003-04-24 2012-04-24 Common Stock 2000 0 D Disposed of pursuant to merger agreement between Brooks Automation, Inc. ("Brooks"), Mt. Hood Corporation and Helix Technology Corporation in exchange for 16,428 shares of Brooks having a market value of $12.69 per share on the effective date of the merger. This option was assumed by Brooks in the merger and replaced with an option to purchase 2,220 shares of Brooks common stock for $24.78 per share. /s/ Frank Gabron 2005-10-26