UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For February 27, 2002
MADGE NETWORKS N.V.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Transpolis Schiphol Airport
Polaris Avenue 23
2132 JH Hoofddorp
The Netherlands
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
82- N.A.
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MADGE NETWORKS N.V.
ITEM 1. ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF MADGE NETWORKS N.V.
On October 10, 2001, Madge Networks NV (the "Company") held a Special General
Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting"). At this meeting, the Company's
shareholders voted in favour of approving an amendment of the Articles of
Association of the Company. Subsequent to this the Dutch authorities approved
the amendment (as is required under the laws of the Netherlands).
Attached as Exhibit 1 to this Form 6-K is a copy of the English translation of
the Amended Articles of Association of the Company in force as of November 22,
2001.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
Madge Networks N.V.
By: /s/ Martin Malina
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Martin Malina
Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 27, 2002
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit 1 Articles of Association of Madge Networks N.V. in force
with effect from 22 November 2001 5
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