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
October 1, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
EXABYTE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-18033 84-0988566
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
2108 55th Street
Boulder, Colorado 80301
(Address of principal executive offices)
(303) 442-4333
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
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:
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 1, 2004, Exabyte announced in a press release its preliminary 2004 third quarter results and related information. The press release is attached as an Exhibit to the Form 8-K.
SECTION 9 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Description
99.1 Press Release, dated October 1, 2004.
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 hereto duly authorized.
EXABYTE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
DateOctober 6, 2004 By/s/ Amy J. Perius
Amy J. Perius
Corporate Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description99.1 Press Release, dated October 1, 2004.