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): January 31, 2002 ---------------- Echelon Corporation - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-29748 77-0203595 - ------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------ (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation) Identification No.) 550 Meridian Ave., San Jose, California 95126 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 938-5200 -------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Item 2. Acquisition of Assets On January 31, 2002, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of January 7, 2002 by and among Echelon Corporation ("Echelon"), BeAtHome.com, Inc. ("BeAtHome"), BAH Acquisition Corporation, Thor Iverson, Dan and Lisa Malmstrom, Jeff Johnson, Dan Schulz, Howard Dahl, David Arvig, and with respect to Articles VII and IX only Thor Iverson as Stockholder Representative and U.S. Bank Trust, National Association as Escrow Agent, as amended on January 30, 2002 (the "Agreement"), Echelon acquired all of the outstanding shares of BeAtHome, a North Dakota corporation, in exchange for cash plus the assumption and payment of certain indebtedness. As a result of the Agreement BeAtHome is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Echelon. A copy of the Agreement (omitting exhibits and certain schedules) and the press releases issued by Echelon announcing the acquisition are attached as exhibits hereto and are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired The required financial information of BeAtHome will be filed by Echelon by amendment within the prescribed time period. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information The required pro forma financial information will be filed by Echelon by amendment within the prescribed time period. (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description ------ ----------- 2.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of January 7, 2002 by and among Echelon Corporation, BeAtHome.com, Inc., BAH Acquisition Corporation, Thor Iverson, Dan and Lisa Malmstrom, Jeff Johnson, Dan Schulz, Howard Dahl, David Arvig, and with respect to Articles VII and IX only Thor Iverson as Stockholder Representative and U.S. Bank Trust, National Association as Escrow Agent, as amended on January 30, 2002. 99.1 Press Release dated January 8, 2002. 99.2 Press Release dated February 1, 2002. 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. ECHELON CORPORATION Dated: February 14, 2001 By: /s/ Oliver R. Stanfield ------------------------------------ Oliver R. Stanfield Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 2.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of January 7, 2002 by and among Echelon Corporation, BeAtHome.com, Inc., BAH Acquisition Corporation, Thor Iverson, Dan and Lisa Malmstrom, Jeff Johnson, Dan Schulz, Howard Dahl, David Arvig, and with respect to Articles VII and IX only Thor Iverson as Stockholder Representative and U.S. Bank Trust, National Association as Escrow Agent, as amended on January 30, 2002. 99.1 Press Release dated January 8, 2002. 99.2 Press Release dated February 1, 2002.