SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
March 12, 1999
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
CREDENCE SYSTEMS CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 0-22366 94-2878499
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
215 Fourier Avenue, Fremont, California 94539
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (510) 657-7400
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On March 12, 1999, the Registrant issued an aggregate of
129,167 shares of its common stock in exchange for an aggregate of $3,500,000 of
its 5 1/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2002. The Registrant may engage in
similar transactions in the future.
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.
CREDENCE SYSTEMS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: March 12, 1999 By: /s/ DENNIS P. WOLF
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Name: Dennis P. Wolf
Title: Chief Financial Officer
