UNITED STATES 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): May 6, 2004 Symbol Technologies, Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-9802 11-2308681 -------- ------ ---------- (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer Jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.) Incorporation) One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742 - ------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal (Zip Code) executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (631) 738-2400 Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not Applicable ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE The Registrant issued a press release dated May 6, 2004 announcing an adverse ruling in the previously disclosed litigation between its wholly owned subsidiary, Telxon Corporation, and Smart Media of Delaware, Inc. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) The following exhibit is included herein: Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated May 6, 2004 "Symbol Technologies Announces Adverse Ruling in Smart Media Case; Symbol to File Appeal" SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Date: May 7, 2004 By: /s/ Mark T. Greenquist ------------------------------ Name: Mark T. Greenquist Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated May 6, 2004 "Symbol Technologies Announces Adverse Ruling in Smart Media Case; Symbol to File Appeal"