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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 or Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
June 22, 2000
DATA TRANSLATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-21367 04-3332230
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
100 LOCKE DRIVE, MARLBORO, MA 01752
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
508-481-3700
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On June 22, 2000 the Registrant issued a press release announcing that its Board
of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $250,000 of its
shares of common stock over the remainder of the year. The timing and amount of
shares repurchased will be determined by the Company's management based on its
evaluation of the market and economic conditions. Reference is made to the
press release, a copy of which is filed as an exhibit to this report.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL
INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(C) Exhibits
Exhibit No.
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99 Press Release of the Registrant dated June 22, 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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 22, 2000 DATA TRANSLATION, INC.
/s/ Michael A. DiPoto
By: Michael A. DiPoto
Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer
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