Item 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On November 5, 2012, American Science and Engineering, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2013. A copy of the Press Release issued on November 5, 2012 regarding those results is submitted herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Limitation on Incorporation by Reference. The information furnished in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements. Except for historical information contained in the Press Release attached as an Exhibit hereto, the Press Release contains forward-looking statements which involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. Please refer to the cautionary note in the Press Release regarding these forward-looking statements.

Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release of American Science and Engineering, Inc. dated November 5, 2012 announcing second quarter fiscal year 2013 financial results.

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