SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): July 8, 2004
KEY TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OREGON 0-21820 93-0822509
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
150 Avery Street
Walla Walla, Washington 99362
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(509) 529-2161
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On July 8, 2004, Key Technology, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing the formation of a new company with Peco Controls Corporation
for the product development, manufacturing, and sales of x-ray inspection
systems. A copy of the press release issued in connection with this announcement
is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Key Technology, Inc. Press Release, dated July 8, 2004
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
the registrant has duly caused this current report on Form 8-K to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
KEY TECHNOLOGY, INC.
/s/ PHYLLIS BEST
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Phyllis Best
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: July 8, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Key Technology, Inc. Press Release, dated July 8, 2004