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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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2000
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TRICORD SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 0-21366 41-1590621
(State of or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2905 Northwest Boulevard, Suite 20,
Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (763) 557-9005
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On October 25, 2000, Tricord Systems, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing its financial results for the third quarter and nine months
ended September 30, 2000. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1, the text of which is incorporated by reference herein.
Also on October 25, 2000, the Company issued a press release announcing upcoming
conference venues, plans for product announcement and release. A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, the text of which is
incorporated by reference herein.
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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.
TRICORD SYSTEMS, INC.
Dated: October 25, 2000 By /s/ John J. Mitcham
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John J. Mitcham
Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Item Method of Filing
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99.1 Press Release dated October 25, 2000, Filed herewith electronically
regarding third quarter and nine months
financial results
99.2 Press Release dated October 25, 2000, Filed herewith electronically
regarding conference venues, plans for
product announcement and release
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