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 5, 2003
ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OREGON 0-12853 93-0370304
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
13900 NW Science Park Drive, Portland, Oregon 97229
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (503) 641-4141
No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
On May 5, 2003, Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (the "Company") issued
a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the appointment of J.
Michael Dodson as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Dodson
replaces Richard Okumoto, who resigned as Vice President of Administration and
Chief Financial Officer.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued by the Company dated May 5, 2003.
SIGNATURE
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.
Date: May 5, 2003.
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
By: /s/ John E. Isselmann, Jr.
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John E. Isselmann, Jr.
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
99.1 Press release issued by the Company dated May 5, 2003.