Quantum (QMCO) 8-K Quantum Corporation Announces Preliminary Results for Fiscal First Quarter

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 9, 2012

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Quantum Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-13449	94-2665054
(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1650 Technology Drive, Suite 800
San Jose, CA 95110

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 944-4000
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02. Results of Financial Operations and Financial Condition

On July 9, 2012, Quantum Corporation issued a press release announcing preliminary earnings for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2012, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference.

This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits
99.1	Press Release, dated July 9, 2012

SIGNATURE

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.

QUANTUM CORPORATION

/s/ SHAWN D. HALL

Shawn D. Hall

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Dated: July 9, 2012

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated July 9, 2012.