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
October 22, 2004
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
HELIX TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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0-6866 |
04-2423640 |
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(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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Mansfield Corporate Center |
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Nine Hampshire Street |
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Mansfield, Massachusetts |
02048-9171 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(Zip Code) |
(508) 337-5500
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
HELIX TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition
On October 22, 2004, Helix Technology Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing financial results for its third quarter of 2004.
A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99. Exhibit 99 is furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99 Third Quarter of 2004 Earnings Release dated October 22, 2004
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.
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Date: October 22, 2004 |
By: /s/Jay Zager |
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Jay Zager |
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Senior Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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HELIX TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99 |
Third Quarter of 2004 Earnings Release dated October 22, 2004 |
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