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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): October 25, 2000
VIRATA CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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DELAWARE 000-28157 77-0521696
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation)
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2933 BUNKER HILL LANE, SUITE 201
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA 95054
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (408) 566-1000
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Item 5. Other Events.
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Second Quarter Revenues
On October 25, 2000, the Registrant announced its fiscal 2001 second
quarter revenues for the period ended October 1, 2000. Attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein is financial information for
the Registrant for the first quarter ended October 1, 2000. Also attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated by reference herein is a script of the
presentation given by management during the earnings conference call on October
25, 2000.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma and Exhibits.
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(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release issued October 25, 2000.
99.2 Script of presentation given by management during the
October 25, 2000 earnings conference call.
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Signature
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.
Dated as of October 27, 2000
VIRATA CORPORATION
By: /s/ Andrew M. Vought
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Andrew M. Vought
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release issued October 25, 2000.
99.2 Script of presentation given by management during the October
25, 2000 earnings conference call.
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