Form 8-K - Stock repurchase plan


 
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): February 25, 2013


  iROBOT CORPORATION  

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 
Delaware
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
000-51598
 
77-0259 335
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
8 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA
 
01730
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (781) 430-3000


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Item 8.01    Other Events.

On February 25, 2013, iRobot Corporation issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $25 million of its common stock beginning March 28, 2013 and ending March 27, 2014. A copy of such press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits:

99.1
Press Release issued by the registrant on February 25, 2013.





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


February 26, 2013                    By: /s/ Glen D. Weinstein        
Name: Glen D. Weinstein
Title: Chief Legal Officer and Secretary





EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number    Description

99.1
Press Release issued by the registrant on February 25, 2013.