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): March 31, 2003
Rudolph Technologies Inc. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in
its charter) |
DELAWARE |
000-27965 | 22-3531208 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
|
(Address of principal executive offices) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 691-1300
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 31, 2003, registrant filed as correspondence accompanying its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its year ended December 31, 2002, the transmittal letter and certifications attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibits attached hereto, is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Regulation FD.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Rudolph Technologies, Inc.
| Date: March 27, 2003 | By: /s/ Paul F. McLaughlin |
Paul F. McLaughlin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit |
| 99.1 | Transmittal Letter |
| 99.2 | Certification of Paul F. McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |
| 99.3 | Certification of Steven R. Roth, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
EXHIBIT 99.1
Securities and Exchange Commission
Judiciary Plaza
450 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Rudolph Technologies, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K
For the Annual Period ended
December 31, 2002
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Furnished herewith are written statements pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to accompany the above-captioned periodic report.
Very Truly Yours,
Rudolph Technologies, Inc.
By: /s/ Paul F.
McLaughlin
Paul F. McLaughlin
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT 99.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Paul F. McLaughlin, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Annual Report of Rudolph Technologies, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Annual Report on Form 10-K fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of Rudolph Technologies, Inc.
EXHIBIT 99.3
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Steven R. Roth, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Annual Report of Rudolph Technologies, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Annual Report on Form 10-K fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of Rudolph Technologies, Inc.