UNITED STATES
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
Date of report
(Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2004
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9802 11-2308681
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742
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(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 7, 2004 updating the
status of 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 7, 2004
"Symbol Technologies Updates Status of Smart Media Case"
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 13, 2004 By: /s/ Mark T. Greenquist
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Name: Mark T. Greenquist
Title: Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated May 7, 2004
"Symbol Technologies Updates Status of Smart Media Case"