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): January 26, 2009
Black Box Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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| Delaware | | 0-18706 | | 95-3086563 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer |
| of Incorporation) | | | | Identification No.) |
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| 1000 Park Drive | | | | |
| Lawrence, Pennsylvania | | | | 15055 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(724) 746-5500
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On January 26, 2009, Black Box Corporation (the “Company”) received a “Wells Notice” from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with the previously-disclosed investigation by the staff of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement (the “Staff”). The Wells Notice provides the Company with notification that the Staff intends to recommend that the SEC bring a civil injunctive action against the Company, alleging violations of the federal securities laws arising from certain historical stock option practices.
Under the process established by the SEC, recipients of a Wells Notice have the opportunity to respond before the Staff makes a recommendation to the SEC regarding what action, if any, should be brought by the SEC. In connection with this contemplated action, the Staff may seek a permanent civil injunction and civil penalties.
The Company is evaluating the Wells Notice. The Company continues to cooperate with the Staff with respect to the alleged violations and possible resolution of the matters in question.
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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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| | Black Box Corporation
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| Date: January 27, 2009 | By: | /s/ Michael McAndrew | |
| | | Michael McAndrew
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
and Secretary
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