8-K 1 ft1833.txt ================================================================================ 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): January 18, 2005 FARO Technologies, Inc. Commission file number: 0-23081 Florida 59-3157093 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 125 Technology Park, Lake Mary, Florida 32746 (Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code) 407.333.9911 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under an of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On January 18, 2005, FARO Technologies announced via press release, subject: FARO's New Orders Grow 46% in the Fourth Quarter. A copy of the press release is attached hereto. 99.1 Press release dated as of January 18, 2005 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. FARO Technologies, Inc. By: /s/ Gregory A. Fraser --------------------------------------- Gregory A. Fraser Executive Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer Date: January 18, 2005 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------- ------------------------------------------ *99.1 Press release dated as of January 18, 2005 ---------- *Filed herewith.