8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 15, 2015
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Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 000-26966 | | 84-0846841 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1625 Sharp Point Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado | | 80525 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) | |
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(970) 221-4670 |
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
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Not applicable |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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On September 16, 2015, Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its capital deployment strategy and that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $150 million of its common stock over the next 30 months. Purchases under the program may be made from time-to-time in the public or private markets, through block trades, Rule 10b5-1 trading plans or other available means and may include the use of derivative contracts and structured and accelerated share repurchase agreements. There is no minimum number of shares to be repurchased under the program, and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. A copy of the press release announcing the capital deployment strategy and share repurchase program is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) | Exhibits |
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99.1 | | Press release dated September 16, 2015 by Advanced Energy Industries, Inc., announcing “Advanced Energy Unveils Capital Deployment Strategy and Announces $150 Million Share Repurchase Program.” |
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.
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| | /s/ Thomas Liguori |
Date: September 16, 2015 | | Thomas Liguori |
| | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
99.1 | | Press release dated September 16, 2015 by Advanced Energy Industries, Inc., announcing “Advanced Energy Unveils Capital Deployment Strategy and Announces $150 Million Share Repurchase Program.” |