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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):
November 14, 2000
Acterna Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-07438 04-2258582
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
3 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone no., including area code: (781) 272-6100
Item 5. Other Events.
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Attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is a press release concerning certain
financial information of the Company.
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Item 7. Exhibits.
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Exhibit 99. Press Release of the Company dated November 14, 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.
ACTERNA CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: November 15, 2000 By: /s/ Mark V.B. Tremallo
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Name: Mark V.B. Tremallo
Title: Corporate Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
