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 3, 2001
AVANEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware(State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 000-29175 | 94-3285348 |
| (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
40919 Encyclopedia Circle
Fremont, California 94538
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(510) 897-4188
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events
Avanex Corporation announces today that its Board of Directors has adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan.
Item 7. Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated August 3, 2001, issued by Avanex Corporation
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Security Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 3, 2001
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| | Jessy Chao |
| | Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer |
| | (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit | Description |
| 99.1 | Text of press release dated August 3, 2001 - Stockholder Rights Plan |
