FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
August 16, 2004
Commission File Number: 000-30684
BOOKHAM TECHNOLOGY PLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
90 Milton Park
Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX1 4RY
England
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
files or will file annual reports under cover
Form 20-F or Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
On August 16, 2004, Bookham Technology plc (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company and at the subsequent Shareholder Court Meeting of the Company, convened by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales, all of the resolutions relating to the scheme of arrangement between the Company and its shareholders, in connection with the Company’s proposed change of corporate domicile to the United States, had been duly passed on a poll by the requisite majority. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Press Release issued on August 16, 2004. |
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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.
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BOOKHAM TECHNOLOGY PLC |
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Date: August 20, 2004 |
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/s/ Giorgio Anania |
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Name: Giorgio Anania |
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Title: Chief Executive Officer |
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BOOKHAM TECHNOLOGY PLC
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued on August 16, 2004. |
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