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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 27, 2000
Waters Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
01-14010 13-3668640
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
34 Maple Street, Milford, Massachusetts 01757
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(508) 478-2000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The purpose of this Form 8-K is to furnish an investor presentation,
dated October 27, 2000, for informational purposes only. A copy of
the presentation is furnished with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1
and is incorporated by reference in this Item 9.
Certain statements contained in the presentation, including references
to the Registrant's strategy and operating and financial profile, are
forward-looking. These statements are subject to various risks and
uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the Registrant,
including (i) changes in relevant portions of the analytical instrument
marketplace as a result of economic or regulatory influences, (ii)
general changes in the economy or marketplace including currency
fluctuations, in particular with regard to the Eurocurrency, (iii)
changes in the competitive marketplace, including new products or
pricing changes by the Registrant's competitors, (iv) the ability of
the Registrant to generate increased sales and profitability from new
product introductions, as well as additional risk factors set forth in
the Registrant's Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.
Actual results could differ materially from the plans, intentions and
expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements the Registrant
may make, whether because of these factors or for other reasons. The
Registrant does not assume any obligations to update any
forward-looking statement.
EXHIBIT 99.1 Investor Presentation, dated October 27, 2000, for
informational purposes only.
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.
WATERS CORPORATION
Dated: November 6, 2000 By: /s/ Philip S. Taymor
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Name: Philip S. Taymor
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
