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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 1999
GENERAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION
(Exact Name of registrant specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-12925 36-4134221
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification
No.)
101 Tournament Drive
Horsham, PA 19044
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (215) 323-1000
Item 5. Other Events
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On October 6, 1999, General Instrument Corporation announced that
an American Arbitration Association panel released an interim decision in the
breach of contract dispute between General Instrument Corporation and
StarSight Telecast, Inc., a unit of Gemstar International Group, Ltd. The
press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated October 6, 1999
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
GENERAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Robert A. Scott
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Name: Robert A. Scott
Title: Senior Vice President,
General Counsel
and Secretary
Date: October 6, 1999
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