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): April 16, 2003
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AVOCENT CORPORATION |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) |
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DELAWARE |
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000-30575 |
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91-2032368 |
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(State of Incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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4991 CORPORATE DRIVE |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices / Zip Code) |
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(256) 430-4000 |
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosures.
On April 16, 2003, Avocent Corporation publicly disseminated a press release announcing the Board of Directors of Avocent Corporation had elected John R. Cooper as Chairman of the Board and elected Edwin L. Harper as lead independent director. The information contained in the press release is incorporated herein by reference and filed as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 16, 2003, Avocent Corporation publicly disseminated a press release announcing the financial results for its first quarter ended March 28, 2003. The information contained in the press release is incorporated herein by reference and furnished as Exhibit 99.3 hereto.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: April 16, 2003 |
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/s/ Douglas E. Pritchett |
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Douglas E. Pritchett |
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Vice President of Finance, |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Press Release dated April 16, 2003 |
Exhibit 99.2 |
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Press Release dated April 16, 2003 |
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