SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a- 16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Press Release dated August 30, 2000
Eiger Technology, Inc.
818 Erie St.
Stratford, ON
N4Z 1A2
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40- F]
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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.
Eiger Technology, Inc.
Date: August 30, 2000 Mr. Gerry A. Racicot
President
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[LOGO] Eiger
technology inc.
For Immediate Release August 30, 2000
EIGER RECEIVES TECH 100 AWARD
Toronto-- Eiger Technology Inc., Canada's leading producer of MP3 players, was
presented the Tech 100 award today by Arthur Andersen LLP.
Eiger qualified for this award by being among the one hundred largest tech
companies in Canada, based on revenues as listed in the June 12th issue of
Canadian Business magazine.
The plaque presentation was held at Eiger offices and included John Ruffolo,
Partner, and Carryn Kim, Program Director, of Arthur Andersen LLP and Gerry
Racicot, President and CEO, and Keith Attoe, CFO, of Eiger Technology Inc.
"High technology continues to be the hot sector in Canada because of companies
such as Eiger Technology," stated Mr. Ruffolo. "Eiger has displayed a commitment
to excellence that has resulted in phenomenal growth for such a young company.
It truly is a world leader in the MP3 and modem sectors and Arthur Andersen is
delighted to be able to present them with the Tech100 award."
In expressing his gratitude to Arthur Andersen, Eiger President Gerry Racicot
spoke optimistically about the future. "Eiger is honoured to be presented this
prestigious award from an industry leader such as Arthur Andersen. This award is
a testament to all the hard work of our employees. We are proud to be a Canadian
company competing in a global marketplace. Eiger looks forward to continuing to
produce high-quality, cutting edge products for some of the world's best known
brand names in the hi-tech sector."
Eiger Technology Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Through its
facilities in South Korea, New Jersey and California, Eiger manufactures and
distributes electronic and computer peripherals such as 56K fax/modems, MP3
players and DSL modems to OEM and consumer markets worldwide. Eiger is a
publicly traded company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: AXA).
Visit Eiger Technology Inc.'s website at www.eigertechnology.com.
Arthur Andersen's vision is to become its clients partner for success in the new
economy. The firm helps clients find new ways to create, manage and measure
value in the rapidly changing global economy. Arthur Andersen offers world-class
skills and experience in assurance, business consulting, corporate finance,
eBusiness, human capital, outsourcing, risk consulting and tax services. The
firm's more than 78,000 people in 84 countries are united by a single worldwide
operating structure that fosters inventiveness, knowledge sharing and focus on
client success. Since its beginning in 1913, Arthur Andersen has realized 86
years of uninterrupted growth, with 1999 revenues over $7 billion. Arthur
Andersen is a business unit of Andersen Worldwide. Visit us on the web at
www.arthurandersen.com.
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For More Information, Please Contact:
Nini Krishnappa Carryn Kim
Optimum Public Relations Tech 100 Program Director, Arthur Andersen
(416) 934-8007 (416) 947-7973
[email protected] [email protected]
The management of the company take full responsibility for its content, prepared
this press release. The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed and does not
accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
818 Erie St. Stratford, ON N4Z 1A2
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