UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) May 8, 2001
Waters Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
01-14010 13-3668640
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
34 Maple Street, Milford, Massachusetts 01757
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(508) 478-2000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The purpose of this Form 8-K is to advise with respect to, and provide
directions to access, an investor presentation dated May 8, 2001, for
informational purposes only. To view this presentation, connect to
www.waters.com via the worldwide web and access the Corporate section. The
presentation is under the Investor Presentation tab. The investor
presentation provides an overview of the Company's products, markets,
growth strategies, competitive advantage and financial performance. The
financial performance expressed in graphical format has been updated with
the 2001 results for the three months ended March 31, 2001. The
presentation will be available on the Company's website through May 22,
2001 and removed at 9 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, on Wednesday, May 23,
2001.
Certain statements contained in this presentation, including references to
the Registrant's strategy and operating and financial profile, are forward-
looking. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties,
many of which are outside the control of the Registrant, including (i)
changes in relevant portions of the analytical instrument marketplace as a
result of economic or regulatory influences, (ii) general changes in the
economy or marketplace including currency fluctuations, in particular with
regard to the Eurocurrency, (iii) changes in the competitive marketplace,
including new products or pricing changes by the Registrant's competitors,
(iv) the ability of the Registrant to generate increased sales and
profitability from new product introductions, as well as additional risk
factors set forth in the Registrant's Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended
December 31, 2000. Actual results could differ materially from the plans,
intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements the
Registrant may make, whether because of these factors or for other reasons.
The Registrant does not assume any obligations to update any forward-
looking statement.
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.
WATERS CORPORATION
Dated: May 8, 2001 By: /s/ Philip S. Taymor
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Name: Philip S. Taymor
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer