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) August 24, 2000
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EMCORE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
New Jersey 0-22175 22-2746503
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State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation
145 Belmont Drive, Somerset, New Jersey 08873
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(Address of principal offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code (732) 271-9090
394 Elizabeth Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey 08873
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On August 24, 2000, EMCORE Corporation issued the press release annexed
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing the declaration of a two-for-one stock split.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated August 24, 2000
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 thereunto duly authorized.
EMCORE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Thomas G. Werthan
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Thomas G. Werthan
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: August 25, 2000
