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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
April 22, 1998
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
ATMEL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
California 0-19032 77-0051991
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(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporation) No.)
2325 Orchard Parkway
San Jose, California 95131
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(408) 441-0311
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ATMEL CORPORATION
Information to be included in the Report
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
The information which is set forth in the Registrant's Press Release dated
April 16, 1998 is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Text of Press Release dated April 16, 1998.
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SIGNATURE
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.
ATMEL CORPORATION
Date: April 22, 1998 By: /s/ J. Michael Ross
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J. Michael Ross
Vice President and General Counsel
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS FILED WITH
THE CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K DATED APRIL 22, 1998
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Text of Press Release dated April 16, 1998.