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
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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On September 22, 2003, Bookham Technology plc issued a press release announcing its plans to acquire New Focus, Inc. pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger entered into on September 21, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the Agreement and Plan of Merger is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1.
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10.1 |
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Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Bookham Technology plc, Budapest Acquisition Corp. and New Focus, Inc. dated September 21, 2003. |
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued on September 22, 2003. |
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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: September 24, 2003 |
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/s/ Giorgio Anania |
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Name: Giorgio Anania |
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Title: Chief Executive Officer and President |
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BOOKHAM TECHNOLOGY PLC
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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10.1 |
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Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Bookham Technology plc, Budapest Acquisition Corp. and New Focus, Inc. dated September 21, 2003. |
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued on September 22, 2003. |
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