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
December 11, 2012
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Commission File No. 0-14225
EXAR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 94-1741481 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
48720 Kato Road, Fremont, CA 94538
(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)
(510) 668-7000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
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| ITEM 5.02 | DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS |
On December 11, 2012, Kevin S. Bauer was terminated from his position as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Exar Corporation, effective immediately.
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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Date: December 11, 2012 | | | | EXAR CORPORATION |
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| | | | By: | | /s/ Thomas R. Melendrez |
| | | | Thomas R. Melendrez |
| | | | General Counsel, Secretary and Executive Vice President, Business Development |
