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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
August 1, 2001
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
PMC-SIERRA, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
0-19084 94-2925073
(Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
3975 Freedom Circle
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(408) 369-1176
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On July 31, 2001, PMC-Sierra, Inc., a Delaware corporation, announced that it
has completed the pricing of $225 million of convertible subordinated notes due
August 15, 2006 ($275 million if the initial purchaser exercises in full its
option to purchase additional notes) to qualified institutional buyers in a
private placement. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99 PMC-Sierra, Inc. Press Release issued July 31, 2001.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
PMC-SIERRA, INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: August 1, 2001 By: /S/ John W. Sullivan
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John W. Sullivan
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description
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99 PMC-Sierra, Inc. Press Release issued July 31, 2001.