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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 4, 2000
VIXEL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 333-81347 84-1176506
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
VIXEL CORPORATION
11911 Northcreek Parkway South
Bothell, Washington 98011
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(425) 806-5509
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Exhibit Index appears on page 3
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHANGES. On January 5, 2000, Vixel Corporation (the
"Company") announced that its board of directors has appointed James M.
McCluney, chief executive officer, to the additional position of chairman of the
board of directors, effective January 4, 2000. McCluney succeeds the Company's
founder Gregory R. Olbright who has served as a director of the Company since
its inception in 1991 and its chairman since May 1999. Olbright has elected to
leave the Company's board to pursue personal interests outside the Company.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
The following financial statements, pro forma financial information and
exhibits, if any, are filed as part of this report:
(a) EXHIBITS
99.1 Press Release, dated January 5, 2000
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
VIXEL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Kurtis L. Adams
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Kurtis L. Adams
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President
of Finance, Treasurer and Secretary
Dated: January 18, 2000
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated January 5, 2000
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