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 July 1, 1997 (Date of earliest event reported) ATL Ultrasound, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Washington 0-15160 91-1353386 (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of File Identification No.) organization) Number) 22100 Bothell Everett Highway, P.O. Box 3003, Bothell WA 98041-3003 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (425) 487-7000 Page 1 of 13 Exhibit Index is on page 4 of this filing Item 5. Other Events On July 1, 1997, Advanced Technology Laboratories, Inc. changed its name to ATL Ultrasound, Inc. ("ATL" or the "Company"). The Company announced its intent to change its name at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 7, 1997. ATL's Board of Directors adopted a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation and the amendment was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Washington on July 1, 1997. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits (3) (i) Restated Articles of Incorporation (20) ATL Press Release dated July 2, 1997 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ATL ULTRASOUND, INC. DATED: July 9, 1997 BY:/s/ W. Brinton Yorks, Jr. ---------------------------- W. Brinton Yorks, Jr. Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Sequentially Exhibit Numbered Number Exhibit Page - ------- ---------------------------------- ------------ (3) (i) Restated Articles of Incorporation, 5-12 effective July 1, 1997. (20) ATL Press Release dated July 2, 1997. 13 4