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): | February 1, 2005 |
Broadcom Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California | 000-23993 | 33-0480482 |
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
16215 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California | 92618 | |
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (949) 450-8700 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On February 1, 2005 the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Broadcom Corporation established the base salaries of certain executive officers listed in Exhibit 10.1 to this report (the "Applicable Executive Officers"). The 2005 base salaries for the Applicable Executive Officers are listed in Exhibit 10.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference. These salaries may be changed at any time at the discretion of the Compensation Committee.
In addition, on February 1, 2005 the Compensation Committee voted to award a cash bonus to each of the Applicable Executive Officers relating to his performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. The 2004 bonuses for the Applicable Executive Officers are listed in Exhibit 10.1 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
10.1 2004 Bonuses & 2005 Base Salaries for Certain Executive Officers.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Broadcom Corporation | ||||
February 7, 2005 | By: | William J. Ruehle | ||
Name: William J. Ruehle | ||||
Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
10.1 | 2004 Bonuses & 2005 Base Salaries for Certain Executive Officers. |