8-K

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)

0-25434	04-3040660
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

15 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA	01824
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (978) 262-2400.

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ex-99.1 Investor Conference Call Slide Presentation

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

99.1 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.

BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.
 

/s/ Thomas S. Grilk  

Thomas S. Grilk 

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary 

Date: May 8, 2008

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
	99.1	Investor Conference Call Slide Presentation.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Q2 Fiscal 2008 Financial Results Conference Call May 8, 2008 4:30 p.m. ET

Earnings in line with Guidance Q1 FY08 $000's Q1 FY08 DEPS Q2 FY08 $000's Q2 FY08 DEPS YTD FY08 $000's YTD FY08 DEPS Reported Loss from Continuing Operations (1,419) ($0.02) (8,664) ($0.14) (10,083) ($0.15) Add: Restructuring Expense 600 $0.01 2,506 $0.04 3,106 $0.05 Add; Loss on Investment - - 2,931 $0.05 2,931 $0.05 Loss before Special Charges from Cont Ops ( 819) ($0.01) (3,227) ($0.05) (4,046) ($0.06) Guidance: Loss before Special Charges $.00 - ($0.10)

Operating Profits impacted by mix and cost $000's Q1 FY08 Q2 FY08 YTD FY08 Comments on Sequential Trends Revenues 147,833 147,647 295,480 $1.5 m declines in Automated Systems revenues Gross profit 38,449 36,439 74,888 Mix and warranty costs Research & development 12,432 11,553 23,985 Cycling to the end of some development programs SG&A 29,103 29,896 58,999 Receivable collection and legal costs Restructuring charges 600 2,506 3,106 New Q2 actions Operating Income ( 3,686) ( 7,516) (11,202)

Impairment Charge and Lower Interest impact Sequential Results $000's Q1 FY08 Q2 FY08 YTD FY08 Comments on Sequential Trends Operating income (3,686) (7,516) (11,202) Interest income, net 3,076 1,496 4,572 Lower rates & impact of lower cash holdings Loss on investment 0 (2,931) ( 2,931) Permanent impairment charge Other income (expense) ( 343) 1,161 818 Favorable foreign currency impacts Income tax provision ( 670) ( 885) ( 1,555) Minorities & joint ventures 204 11 215 Operating Profit ( 1,419) ( 8,664) (10,083)

Critical Components Segment $000's Q1 FY08 Q2 FY08 YTD FY08 Comments on Sequential Trends Revenues 34,696 35,136 69,832 Stronger January & February revenues Gross profit Gross margin% 12,843 37.0% 13,286 37.8% 26,129 37.4% Volume fall through and manufacturing effectiveness Operating expenses 8,696 9,604 18,300 Higher research & development, corporate allocations Segment Operating Income 4,147 3,682 7,829

Automated Systems Segment $000's Q1 FY08 Q2 FY08 YTD FY08 Comments on Sequential Trends Revenues 83,070 81,527 164,597 Lower license revenues Gross profit Gross margin % 19,779 23.8% 16,997 20.8% 36,776 22.3% Revenue Mix, warranty costs and freight costs Operating expenses 24,643 24,091 48,734 Lower r&d spending Segment Operating Income ( 4,864) ( 7,094) (11,958)

Global Customer Support Segment $000's Q1 FY08 Q2 FY08 YTD FY08 Comments on Sequential Trends Revenues 30,067 30,984 61,051 Strong March service revenues Gross profit Gross margin % 5,817 19.3% 6,156 19.9% 11,973 19.6% Volume fall through to gross margin Operating expenses 6,501 5,967 12,468 Cost control Segment Operating Income ( 684) 189 ( 495)

Q2 FY08 Cash Flows Net Income from Continuing Operations ( 8,664) ( 8,664) Depreciation & Amortization 8,525 8,525 Stock based compensation 2,534 2,534 Loss on investment 2,931 2,931 Other non-cash items ( 78) ( 78) Change in assets 6,087 6,087 Cash flow from Continuing Operations Cash flow from Continuing Operations 11,335 Capital Expenditures Capital Expenditures ( 6,225) Stock repurchases Stock repurchases (60,986) Currency Currency 2,289 Other Other 1,473 Net change in cash and marketable securities Net change in cash and marketable securities (52,114) * Adjusted EBITDA of $7.2 million NWC to Sales improvement Oracle ERP Capital Expenditures $4.0 million + = Solid Cash Flows *Net Loss for Q2 FY08 was $8.7 million. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Brooks' Net Loss is included in the earnings release issued on May 8, 2008

Share Repurchase Program* November 9 - December 31, 2007 2,258,186 $12.93 $29.2m January 1 - March 31, 2008 5,143,683 $11.86 $61.0m Total 7,401,869 $12.19 $90.2m * Brooks announced the Board had authorized a $200m stock repurchase plan on November 9, 2007 Shares Purchased Cash Average Price

2008 June Quarter Guidance Revenues could be in the range between $125 million and $140 million Loss from Continuing Operations before special Charges could be in the range of breakeven to ($0.12)