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): July 27, 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.
On July 27, 2004, Symbol Technologies, Inc. (the "Registrant")
announced that it had reached a definitive agreement to acquire Matrics, Inc.
for $230 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of
2004. This transaction has been approved by the Registrant's board of directors
and is subject to regulatory approval. A copy of the Registrant's press release
is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Management of the Registrant hosted a teleconference on Tuesday, July
27, 2004 at 8:45 AM ET to discuss the subjects covered by the Press Release.
Audio replay of the teleconference will be available by dialing 1-888-348-4629
and entering passcode 899284 (international callers may dial 1-719-884-8882).
The replay will be available from July 27, 2004 through August 13, 2004.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
The following exhibits are included herein:
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated July 27, 2004
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: July 27, 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 July 27, 2004