-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, S59IhMZxvnZw48VyNC69aKbLUdGCk3HNn4xDYNHLv6IqG980xa3m64tO/Rl8E8BE kwz9GAT7OsDsDdNe1bGIhA== 0000912057-02-036005.txt : 20020919 0000912057-02-036005.hdr.sgml : 20020919 20020919114543 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912057-02-036005 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020918 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events FILED AS OF DATE: 20020919 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FEI CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914329 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS [3826] IRS NUMBER: 930621989 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OR FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-22780 FILM NUMBER: 02767502 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7451 NE EVERGREEN PWY CITY: HILLSBORO STATE: OR ZIP: 97124-5830 BUSINESS PHONE: 5036901500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7451 NE EVERGREEN PARKWAY CITY: HILLSBORO STATE: OR ZIP: 97124 8-K 1 a2089728z8-k.htm 8-K
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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): September 18, 2002

FEI Company
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

OREGON
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)		   0-22780
(Commission
File Number)		   93-0621989
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

7451 NW Evergreen Parkway, Hillsboro, Oregon
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
 
 
97124-5830
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (503) 640-7500

Not Applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)


Item 5. Other Events.

        On September 18, 2002, Veeco Instruments Inc. and FEI Company received a request from the U.S. Department of Justice for additional information under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act regarding the proposed merger involving the two companies. FEI intends to cooperate fully and respond promptly to the request.

        The second request has the effect of extending the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act until 30 calendar days after Veeco and FEI comply with the request.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirement 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.

Dated: September 18, 2002

    FEI COMPANY
         

 
 
By:
 
/s/  BRADLEY J. THIES      
Name: Bradley J. Thies
Title: Vice President and General Counsel

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