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
August 30, 2006
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 30, 2006, Exabyte announced in a press release that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Tandberg Data Corporation. The press release is attached as an Exhibit to the Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release, dated August 30, 2006. |
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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 hereto duly authorized.
| | | | EXABYTE CORPORATION |
| | | | (Registrant) |
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Date | August 30, 2006 | | By | /s/ Carroll A. Wallace |
| | | | Carroll A. Wallace |
| | | | Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary |
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