UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For May 22, 2003
MADGE NETWORKS N.V.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Keizersgracht 62-64
1015 Amsterdam
The Netherlands
(Address of principal executive office)
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MADGE NETWORKS N.V.
Item 1. Press Release
Attached as Exhibit 1 to this Form 6-K is a copy of the Press Release issued by Madge Networks N.V. on May 22, 2003
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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.
MADGE NETWORKS N.V. | ||
By: | /s/ MARTIN MALINA | |
Martin Malina Managing Director |
Date: 22 May 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Press Release | 5 |
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Madge Networks N.V. |
Keizersgracht 62-64
1015 CS Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Main: | (+44) 1753 661 000 | |
Fax: | (+44) 1753 661 011 |
MADGE NETWORKS N.V. ANNOUNCES
APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (May 22, 2003) — Madge Networks N.V. (OTCBB:MADGF.OB), a former global supplier of advanced wired and wireless networking product solutions, today announced that the Administrator appointed by the Dutch courts on April 17, 2003 pursuant to a Suspension of Payments order, has applied for and been granted a Bankruptcy order in Holland, in a process similar to that of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy under U.S. law.
The Dutch court has appointed Sjoerd M Postma as the Trustee in Bankruptcy of Madge Networks N.V. and all queries should be directed to him: Sjoerd M Postma, c/o De Vos & Partners, Queens Towers, Delflandlaan 1, 1062 EA Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Telephone:- + 31 20 206 07 00 or Fax:- + 31 20 206 07 50.
As previously announced, the business and assets of Madge Networks’ UK trading entities have been acquired by a new company that is trading as Madge Limited. For further information see the new company’s website at www.madge.com.
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Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Statement
Investors should take note that certain statements in this press release are forward-looking and may not give full weight to all of the potential risks (e.g. the fact that other legal entities in the Madge Networks’ group may file for bankruptcy in their relevant jurisdictions). For more information on risks, please refer to Madge Networks’ SEC filings.