3D SYSTEMS CORP — M&A Activity 2014

Apr 17, 2014

8-K 1 document.htm FORM 8-K FILING DOCUMENT

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): April 16, 2014

3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	1-34220	95-4431352
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File	(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)	Number)	Identification No.)

333 Three D Systems Circle Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29730
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (803) 326-3900

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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*Item 8.01. Other Events.*

On April 16, 2014, the registrant entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Robtec, a Latin American additive manufacturing service bureau and 3D printing and scanning products distributor headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, the registrant will acquire 70% of the shares of Robtec at closing and the remainder of the shares on the fifth anniversary of the closing for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to be completed within the next 90 days, subject to the fulfillment of certain customary conditions.

*Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.*

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 3D Systems Corporation Press Release dated April 16, 2014 regarding acquisition of Robtec.

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.

Date: April 17, 2014
By:	/s/ ANDREW M. JOHNSON
Name:	Andrew M. Johnson
Title:	Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
99.1	3D Systems Corporation Press Release dated April 16, 2014 regarding acquisition of Robtec.