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 earliest event reported): August 6, 2007
AMPEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-20292 | 13-3667696 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer | ||
| of incorporation) | Identification No.) |
1228 Douglas Avenue
Redwood City, California 94063-3117
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(650) 367-2011
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:
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| Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition: |
On August 6, 2007, Ampex Corporation announced that it intends to issue its preliminary unaudited second quarter 2007 earnings release to the press after the markets close on Monday, August 13, 2007. The Company will also hold a conference call with analysts, the media and shareholders to review its financial results. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
| 99.1 |
Press Release of Ampex Corporation dated August 6, 2007. |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
| AMPEX CORPORATION | ||||||
| By: | /s/ Joel D. Talcott | |||||
| Joel D. Talcott | ||||||
| Vice President and Secretary | ||||||
| Date: August 6, 2007 | ||||||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1* |
Press Release of Ampex Corporation dated August 6, 2007. |
| * | Filed herewith. |
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