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): February 9, 2005
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TEKELEC
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-15135 95-2746131
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
26580 W. Agoura Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (818) 880-5656
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 9, 2005, Tekelec issued a press release announcing partial
financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004. A copy
of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form
8-K.
The information in this Form 8-K and in the exhibit furnished herewith
shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to
the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by
reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the
Exchange Act.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished as a part of this Current
Report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated February 9, 2005 of Tekelec
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.
Tekelec
Dated: February 9, 2005 By: /s/ Frederick M. Lax
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Frederick M. Lax
President and Chief
Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated February 9, 2005 of Tekelec