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
May 22, 2003
ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
001-06357 (Commission File No.) |
13-2595091 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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10800 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, Washington 98004 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) |
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(425) 453-9400 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
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Item 5. Other Events
On May 22, 2003, Esterline Technologies Corporation issued a press release announcing it had entered into an agreement to purchase all of the outstanding capital stock of UK-based Weston Group from The Roxboro Group Plc. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The press release should be read in conjunction with the note regarding forward-looking statements, which is included in the text of the press release.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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Exhibits |
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99.1 |
Press release issued by Esterline Technologies Corporation, dated May 22, 2003 |
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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.
Date: May 22, 2003
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ESTERLINE TECHNOLIGIES CORPORATION |
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By: /s/ Robert D. George |
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Name: Robert D. George |
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Title: Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press release issued by Esterline Technologies Corporation, dated May 22, 2003 |
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