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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: October 22, 1997
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EMC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts 1-9853 No. 04-2680009
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
171 South Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (508) 435-1000
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Item 5. Other Events
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On October 21, 1997, the registrant announced a 2-for-1 stock split in the form
of a 100% stock dividend with a record date of October 31, 1997 and a
distribution date of November 17, 1997. The broker's cut off date is November 7,
1997.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
EMC CORPORATION
Date: October 22, 1997 By: /s/ Colin G. Patteson
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Colin G. Patteson
Senior Vice President, Chief
Administrative Officer and
Treasurer
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