UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  December 16, 2014
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INTEL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
000-06217
94-1672743
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, California 95054-1549
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(408) 765-8080
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01                          Other Events.
On December 16, 2014, Intel Corporation announced that the upside trigger on its 2.95% Junior Subordinated Convertible Debentures Due 2035 (CUSIP No. 458140AD2) has been met for the six-month interest payment period from December 15, 2014 to June 15, 2015. As a result, contingent interest of approximately $4 million in the aggregate will be paid on the notes for that six-month interest payment period. 
The company's press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
 
(d)
Exhibits.

 
The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Report:

 
Exhibit Number
 
Description
 
 
99.1
Press Release dated December 16, 2014

 




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.

 
INTEL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
 
 
/s/ Cary I. Klafter
 
Date: December 16, 2014
Cary I. Klafter
Corporate Secretary