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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 21, 2000
MEDIA 100 INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 0-14779 04-2532613
(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction) Number) Identification No.)
290 DONALD LYNCH BOULEVARD, MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752-4748
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(508) 460-1600
Registrant's Telephone number including area code
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On November 21, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release announcing lower
revenue and earnings expectations for its fourth fiscal quarter ending November
30, 2000 and provided revenue and earnings guidance for the next fiscal year
ending November 30, 2001. Reference is made to the press release which is
included as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS.
Exhibit Number Title
99 Press Release of the Registrant dated November 21, 2000.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
MEDIA 100 INC.
By /s/ Steven Shea
Date: November 29, 2000 Steven Shea
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
99 Press Release of the Registrant dated November 21, 2000.