UNITED STATES 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): May 17, 2004 MERRIMAC INDUSTRIES, INC. ------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11201 22-1642321 -------- ------- ---------- (State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number) 41 Fairfield Place, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 --------------------------------------------- ----- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 575-1300 ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information And Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press release dated May 17, 2004 issued by Merrimac Industries, Inc., announcing results of operations for the first quarter ended April 3, 2004. ITEM 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 17, 2004, Merrimac Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing results of operations for the first quarter ended April 3, 2004. The entire text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: May 17, 2004 MERRIMAC INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /s/ Robert V. Condon ---------------------------------- Name: Robert V. Condon Title: Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer