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 the earliest event reported) August 4, 2004 Commission File Number 0-23081 FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Florida 59-3157093 ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 125 TECHNOLOGY PARK, LAKE MARY, FLORIDA 32746 ---------------------------------------- --------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (407) 333-9911 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition The following information is being furnished under Item 9 and Item 12 of Form 8-K: Press release by FARO Technologies, Inc., FARO Technologies Second Quarter 2004 Earnings Release. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Signature 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 thereunder duly authorized. FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. By: /s/ Gregory A. Fraser ---------------------------------------- Gregory A. Fraser Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer Date: August 4, 2004 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release, dated August 4, 2004