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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 12 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): December 4, 2000
PLANAR SYSTEMS, INC.
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon 0-23018 93-0835396
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
1400 N.W. Compton Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97008
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (503)690-1100
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On December 4, 2000, Planar Systems, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing that it had signed a definitive agreement to
acquire AllBrite Technologies, Inc. The press release is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in its entirety herein by
reference.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by Planar Systems, Inc. on December 4,
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 thereunto duly authorized on December 4, 2000.
PLANAR SYSTEMS, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ Steve Buhaly
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Steve Buhaly
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
