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): August 12, 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 10. AMENDMENTS TO THE REGISTRANT'S CODE OF ETHICS, OR WAIVER OF A PROVISION
OF THE CODE OF ETHICS.
On August 12, 2004, the Board of Directors of Key Technology, Inc. (the
"Company") adopted an amended and restated Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
for the Company which is intended, among other things, to satisfy both the
requirements of the code of ethics definition enumerated in Item 406(b) of
Regulation S-K and the NASDAQ corporate governance rules regarding a company's
code of conduct. The Company's amended and restated Code of Business Conduct and
Ethics applies to all of the Company's directors, officers, and employees. Prior
to the adoption of the amended and restated Code of Business Conduct and Ethics,
the code of ethics relating to the Company's directors and officers was
contained in one policy and the code of conduct relating to the Company's
employees was contained in a separate policy. The adoption of the amended and
restated Code of Business Conduct and Ethics consolidates the two policies as
reflected in the amended and restated Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
attached to this Form 8-K as exhibit 99.1. A copy of the amended and restated
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is also available on the Company's website
at www.key.net, or without charge upon written request directed to Investor
Relations, Key Technology, 150 Avery Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Key Technology Code of Business Conduct and Ethics,
dated August 12, 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: August 18, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Key Technology Code of Business Conduct and Ethics,
dated August 12, 2004