UNITED STATES
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 19, 2008
3COM CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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0-12867
(Commission
File Number)
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94-2605794
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
350 Campus Drive
Marlborough, Massachusetts
01752
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (508) 323-1000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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On February 20, 2008, the Company issued a press release regarding its proposed acquisition by
affiliates of Bain Capital Partners. The release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The release
is hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 8.01.
3Com currently intends to hold its previously scheduled shareholders’ meeting on Friday,
February 29, 2008 to approve the merger agreement for this transaction.
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| ITEM 9.01 |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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Description |
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| 99.1
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Text of Press Release, dated February 20, 2008, titled “3Com and Bain Capital Partners
Announce Mutual Withdrawal of CFIUS Application” |