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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): September 18, 2002
VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 0-16244 11-2989601
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (COMMISSION (IRS EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION) FILE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
100 SUNNYSIDE BOULEVARD, WOODBURY, NEW YORK 11797
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (516) 677-0200
NOT APPLICABLE.
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(FORMER NAME OR FORMER ADDRESS, IF CHANGED SINCE LAST REPORT.)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On September 18, 2002, Veeco Instruments Inc. and FEI Company received
a request from the U.S. Department of Justice for additional information under
the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act regarding the proposed merger
involving the two companies. Veeco intends to cooperate fully and respond
promptly to the request.
The second request has the effect of extending the waiting period under
the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act until 30 calendar days after Veeco and FEI comply
with the request.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement 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.
Dated: September 18, 2002
VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC.
By: /s/ GREGORY A. ROBBINS
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Name: Gregory A. Robbins
Title: Vice President and General Counsel
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