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): October 28, 2009
Purple Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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| Delaware | | 0-29359 | | 22-3693371 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No) |
773 San Marin Drive, Suite 2210, Novato, CA 94945
(Address of principal executive offices)
(415) 408-2300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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| Item 2.05. | Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities |
On October 28, 2009, Purple Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) initiated a reduction in work force which is expected to affect approximately 25 employees, or approximately 3% of the Company’s workforce. In addition to the workforce reduction, the Company intends to close certain of its facilities in an effort to more efficiently utilize capacity. The Company expects to incur material charges in the fourth quarter of 2009 in connection with such reduction in work force and facility closures, however, the Company is unable to estimate the amount of such charges at this time.
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.
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| | | | PURPLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
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| Date: October 2, 2009 | | | | By: | | /s/ MICHAEL J. PENDERGAST |
| | | | | | Michael J. Pendergast |
| | | | | | General Counsel & Corporate Secretary |
