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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 3, 2000
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Computer Network Technology Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Minnesota 0-139944 41-1356476
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
6000 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55442
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (763) 268-6000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events.
Herewith is the form of Underwriting Agreement to be used in connection with the
registrant's offering of its common stock pursuant to Registration Statement
Number 333-80841. The Underwriting Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.1.
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FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
Information contained herein and in the Exhibit hereto may contain forward
looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties with respect to the fair
value of assets acquired, the amount of liabilities assumed and otherwise. These
forward looking statements include the words "believes," "expects,"
"anticipates" and similar expressions. These forward looking statements involve
certain risks and uncertainties, including those related to general economic and
business conditions, changes in market conditions and competitive pressures.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COMPUTER NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Dated: October 3, 2000 By: /s/ Jeffrey A. Bertelsen
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Name: Jeffrey A. Bertelsen
Title: Corporate Controller and
Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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1.1 Underwriting Agreement among Computer Network Technology
Corporation, Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., SG Cowen Securities
Corporation and Wit Soundview Corporation.
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