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): June 9, 2003 ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) OREGON 0-12853 93-0370304 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) 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) 2 Item 5. Other Events On June 9, 2003, Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (the "Company") announced that its board of directors terminated the employment of James T. Dooley. The Company's press release announcing this event is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. --------- 99.1 Press release dated June 9, 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: June 9, 2003. Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. By BARRY L. HARMON --------------------------------- Barry L. Harmon President and CEO EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated June 9, 2003.