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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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2001
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AVAYA INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 1-15951 22-3713430
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
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211 Mount Airy Road 07920
Basking Ridge, NJ (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (908) 953-6000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 12.1 is a computation of the Ratio of Earnings to
Fixed Charges and Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred
Stock Accretion for Avaya Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Avaya"), for the nine
month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, the fiscal years ended
September 30, 2000, 1999, 1998 and 1997 and the nine month period ended
September 30, 1996.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release disclosing the financial
results of Avaya, a Delaware corporation, for the quarter and fiscal year ended
September 30, 2001.
ITEM 7(C). EXHIBITS
12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratio of Earnings to
Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Accretion.
99.1 Press Release, dated October 24, 2001.
This current report contains forward-looking statements based on current
expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. These risks
and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, price and product
competition, rapid technological development, dependence on new product
development, the successful introduction of new products, the mix of our
products and services, customer demand for our products and services, the
ability to successfully integrate acquired companies, control of costs and
expenses, the ability to form and implement alliances, the economic, political
and other risks associated with international sales and operations, U.S. and
foreign government regulation, general industry and market conditions and growth
rates and general domestic and international economic conditions including
interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations. For a further list and
description of such risks and uncertainties, see the other reports filed by
Avaya with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Avaya disclaims any intention
or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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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.
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AVAYA INC.
Date: October 24, 2001 By: /s/ GARRY K. MCGUIRE SR.
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Name: Garry K. McGuire Sr.
TITLE: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratio
of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock
Accretion.
99.1 Press Release, dated October 24, 2001.
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