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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: August 2, 2000
POLYCOM, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
State of Delaware 000-27978 94-3128324
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1565 Barber Lane
Milpitas, California 95035
(Address of Principal Executive Office and Zip code)
(408) 526-9000
(Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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POLYCOM, INC.
FORM 8-K
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Polycom, Inc., a Delaware corporation, issued a press release dated
August 2, 2000 (the "Press Release") announcing a two-for-one split of the
Company's common stock which will be effected as a stock dividend to
stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 15, 2000, and
will be distributed on August 31, 2000.
The Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form
8-K and is incorporated by reference herein. The foregoing summary of the
Press Release is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Press Release.
Any statements contained in the Press Release that are not historical
facts are forward-looking statements. In particular, statements using the
words "will," "plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," or like terms
are by their nature predictions based upon current plans, expectations,
estimates, and assumptions. These statements are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could significantly affect outcomes, which may differ
materially from the expectations, estimates, or assumptions expressed in or
implied by any such forward-looking statements. Specific risks applicable to
such forward-looking statements include risks associated with the failure to
conclude any proposed agreement and/or changing conditions in the
marketplace. Other risks and uncertainties associated with the business of
Polycom may be reviewed in Polycom's public filings on Form 10-Q and Form
10-K. Those documents are publicly on file with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of Polycom, Inc. dated August 2, 2000.
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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.
POLYCOM, INC.
By: /s/ Robert C. Hagerty
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Robert C. Hagerty
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Chief Executive Officer and President
Date: August 2, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of Polycom, Inc. dated August 2, 2000.
