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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
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2006
iROBOT CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 000-51598 | 77-0259335 | |
| Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
| 63 South Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts | 01803 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 345-0200
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 (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
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| Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. | ||||||||
| Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||||||||
| SIGNATURES | ||||||||
| EXHIBIT INDEX | ||||||||
| Ex-99.1 Press Release issued on July 27, 2006 | ||||||||
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On July 27, 2006, iRobot Corporation issued a press release, a copy of which is being
furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be
furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it
be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange
Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
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Exhibits: | |
| 99.1 Press Release issued by the registrant on July 27, 2006, furnished herewith. |
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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.
| iROBOT CORPORATION |
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| July 27, 2006 | By: | /s/ Glen D. Weinstein | ||
| Glen D. Weinstein | ||||
| General Counsel and Secretary | ||||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
99.1
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Press Release issued by the registrant on July 27, 2006, furnished herewith. |
Exhibit 99.1
Contacts: Parna Sarkar iRobot Corp. (781) 418-3135 psarkar@irobot.com |
Laura Taylor A&R Edelman for iRobot Corp. (202) 370-6188 ltaylor01@ar-edelman.com |
iRobot to Deliver 30 PackBot Robots to U.K. Ministry of Defence
U.K. to Use Proven Robots for Explosive Ordinance Disposal Duties
BURLINGTON, Mass., July 27, 2006 — iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT) today announced it has signed an
agreement with the United Kingdom’s (U.K.) Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Procurement Agency
(DPA) to supply 30 iRobot® PackBot® EOD robots, spare parts and support. This
agreement is a settlement of the dispute between the MoD and iRobot. The company will discuss the
financial details of the agreement during its previously scheduled earnings conference call on
Monday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. ET.
The robots will be used by U.K. forces to identify and dispose of improvised explosive devices
(IEDs) as part of the U.K. effort to combat terrorism. U.K. forces are among the world’s most
sophisticated in dealing with IEDs, and the iRobot PackBot will be a welcome addition to existing
capabilities.
To date, iRobot has delivered more than 500 PackBot robots to a broad range of military and
civilian customers worldwide. These robots have performed tens of thousands of missions in Iraq and
Afghanistan and are credited with saving soldiers’ lives. PackBot robots also are used domestically
by public-safety entities in the United States.
“The iRobot PackBot’s digital architecture, unprecedented mobility and proven reliability are some
of its key strengths,” said Vice Admiral Joe Dyer (U.S. Navy, ret.), president, iRobot Government &
Industrial Robots. “We are confident that these robots will play a major role in assisting the MoD
in effectively addressing both domestic and foreign security initiatives.”
iRobot is a leading developer of robots for the U.S. military. The company is currently building
and delivering PackBot robots to meet orders of more than $43 million for the Naval Sea Systems
Command’s Man Transportable Robotic System (MTRS) program. As a lead partner on the U.S. Army’s
groundbreaking Future Combat Systems (FCS) program, iRobot is developing the Small Unmanned Ground
Vehicle (SUGV), which is based upon the combat-proven PackBot platform, to meet the needs of
21st-century warfighters.
The dial-in number for the earnings call on Monday, July 31, at 5:30 p.m. ET is (913) 981-4900. A
live, audio broadcast of the conference call also will be available at
http://investors.irobot.com/events.cfm. An archived version of the broadcast will be available on
the same Web site shortly after the conclusion of the live event. A replay of the telephone
conference call will be available from 8:30 p.m. ET on July 31 through midnight on Monday, August
14, and can be accessed by dialing (719) 457-0820, access code 2708044.
About iRobot Corp.
iRobot is a provider of robots that perform dull, dirty or dangerous missions in a better way. The company’s proprietary technology, iRobot AWARE Robot Intelligence Systems, incorporates advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence. This proprietary system enables iRobot to build behavior-based robots, including its family of consumer and military robots. For additional information about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com.
iRobot is a provider of robots that perform dull, dirty or dangerous missions in a better way. The company’s proprietary technology, iRobot AWARE Robot Intelligence Systems, incorporates advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence. This proprietary system enables iRobot to build behavior-based robots, including its family of consumer and military robots. For additional information about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com.
For iRobot Investors
Certain statements made in this press release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. iRobot Corporation undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. For additional disclosure regarding these and other risks faced by iRobot Corporation, see the disclosure contained in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Certain statements made in this press release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. iRobot Corporation undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. For additional disclosure regarding these and other risks faced by iRobot Corporation, see the disclosure contained in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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