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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):
September 22, 2000
Acterna Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12657 04-2258582
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of 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
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Item 5. Other Events.
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As previously announced, Acterna Corporation (the "Company") recently
changed its name from "Dynatech Corporation" to "Acterna Corporation" and its
CUSIP number from 268140100 to 00503U105. Effective at the opening of the
market on September 22, 2000, the Company is also changing its NASDAQ OTC symbol
from "DYNA" to "ACTR".
A copy of the related press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Exhibits.
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Exhibit 99. Press Release of the Company dated September 21, 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: September 22, 2000 By: /s/ Mark V.B. Tremallo
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Name: Mark V.B. Tremallo
Title: Corporate Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
