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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): August 27, 1999
General Instrument Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-12925 36-4134221
(State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 323-1000.
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Item 5. Other Events.
On August 27, 1999, General Instrument Corporation, a Delaware corporation,
issued a press release announcing that Next Level Communications, Inc. filed a
registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a
proposed initial public offering for the account of Next Level. The press
release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release issued August 27, 1999
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/ Marc E. Rothman
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Marc E. Rothman
Vice President, Financial
Planning and Analysis and
Controller
Date: August 27, 1999