Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by Brooks Automation, Inc. on November 17, 2021, reporting events occurring on November 16, 2021. The company, incorporated in Delaware, operates in the automation sector and is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "BRKS" (at the time of filing).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Item 2.02 references an investor day conference call and an attached presentation (Exhibit 99.1) containing results of operations and financial condition, but the specific data points are not included in the text of this report.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name Change: The company announced it is changing its name from Brooks Automation, Inc. to Azenta, Inc.
- Ticker Symbol Change: Effective December 1, 2021, the company will begin trading under the new ticker symbol "AZTA".
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management held an investor day conference call on November 16, 2021, which included forward-looking statements regarding the company's outlook. The filing explicitly states that these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The presentation containing these statements is attached as Exhibit 99.1 but is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of the ticker symbol change to "AZTA" (December 1, 2021).
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Investor Day Presentation) for specific financial results and forward-looking guidance not detailed in this summary.
- Confirm the press release details in Exhibit 99.2 regarding the rebranding to Azenta, Inc.
- Note that the financial data referenced in Item 2.02 is not incorporated by reference into this filing.