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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 14D-9
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Pursuant to
Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
SPLASH TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.
(Name of Subject Company)
SPLASH TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.
(Name of Person(s) Filing Statement)
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.001 PER SHARE
(Title of Class of Securities)
848623104
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
KEVIN M. MACGILLIVRAY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SPLASH TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.
555 DEL REY AVENUE
SUNNYVALE, CA 94086
(408) 328-6300
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications on Behalf of Person Filing Statement)
with a copy to:
KURT J. BERNEY, ESQ.
WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
650 PAGE MILL ROAD
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94304
/X/ CHECK THE BOX IF THE FILING RELATES SOLELY TO PRELIMINARY COMMUNICATIONS
MADE BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF A TENDER OFFER
