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 June 3, 1998 (Date of earliest event reported) Digital Equipment Corporation (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 1-5296 04-2226590 (State of (Commission (IRS Employer Incorporation) File No.) Identification No.) 111 Powdermill Road, Maynard, Massachusetts 01754 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (978) 493-5111 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT Item 5. Other Events. On June 3, 1998, Digital Equipment Corporation ("Digital") and Compaq Computer Corporation ("Compaq") jointly issued a press release with respect to the termination of the Federal Trade Commission's review of Compaq's pending acquisition of Digital. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit 99 - Press Release of Digital Equipment Corporation and Compaq Computer Corporation dated June 3, 1998 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION By: /s/ Gail S. Mann ______________________________ Gail S. Mann Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Secretary and Clerk Dated: June 8, 1998