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 18, 2004
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HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC. |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
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04-3306140 |
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84 October Hill Road, Holliston, MA 01746-1371 |
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(508) 893-8999 |
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This Current Report on Form 8-K may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause the actual results, performance, and achievements of the Company to differ materially from the anticipated future results, performance and achievements that are expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these risks and uncertainties is contained in the section entitled “Important Factors That May Affect Future Operating Results” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 and in the Company’s other public filings. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future developments or events.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 18, 2004, the Company announced that it has created a new corporate position of Chief Operating Officer and the promotion of Susan Luscinski to this position from Chief Financial Officer. In addition, Harvard Bioscience announced the hiring and appointment of Bryce Chicoyne as its new Chief Financial Officer. Both changes will take effect on August 30, 2004.
A copy of the press release announcing the changes in the corporate organization is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:
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Press release of Harvard Bioscience, Inc. issued on August 18, 2004 |
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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.
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Dated: August 20, 2004 |
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By: |
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Susan Luscinski |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Press release of Harvard Bioscience, Inc. issued on August 18, 2004 |
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