f8k_100913.htm
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)
   October 4, 2013
  
 
 
Transcat, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Ohio
000-03905
16-0874418
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
 
 
35 Vantage Point Drive, Rochester, New York
14624
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
585-352-7777
  
 
 
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
   
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Item 8.01  Other Events.
 
On October 4, 2013, Transcat, Inc. (the “Company”) repurchased 696,138 shares of its common stock from an unaffiliated shareholder in a privately-negotiated transaction for $8.10 per share.  The transaction, which reflects the Company’s belief in the investment value of its common stock, was authorized by the board of directors and complies with the terms of the Company’s current credit facility.
 
The press release announcing the repurchase is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
 
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)  Exhibits.
 
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
  
         
 
99.1
  
Transcat, Inc. Press Release dated October 7, 2013
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
TRANSCAT, INC.
  
     
     
Dated:  October 9, 2013
By:
/s/ John J. Zimmer
  
 
John J. Zimmer
 
Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer