SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 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): November 9, 2004 ADVANCED PHOTONIX, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) Delaware 1-11056 33-0325826 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1240 Avenida Acaso, Camarillo, California 93012 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (ZIP Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (805) 987-0146 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14.a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On November 9, 2004, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the second fiscal quarter and six month period ended September 26, 2004. A copy of the press release is included with this Report as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS Exhibit Index ---------------------------------------------- Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Advanced Photonix, Inc. dated November 9, 2004, announcing financial results for the second fiscal quarter and six month period ended September 26, 2004 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. ADVANCED PHOTONIX, INC. By: /s/ Susan A. Schmidt ---------------------------------- Susan A. Schmidt Chief Financial Officer and Secretary