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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): December 9, 1996
CYRIX CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-21904 75-2218250
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2703 North Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas 75080
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 968-8387
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On December 9, 1996 Cyrix Corporation issued a press release announcing a
change in management. Such press release is filed as Exhibit 20.1 to this report
and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
20.1 Press release dated December 9, 1996.
SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CYRIX CORPORATION
By: /s/ James W. Swent, III
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(James W. Swent, III)
Senior Vice President of Finance
and Administration
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date: December 12, 1996
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
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20.1 Press Release dated December 9, 1996.
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Cyrix Announces Management Change
Richardson, Texas - December 9, 1996 - Cyrix Corporation (NASDAQ: CYRX)
today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Jerry Rogers, is stepping down
today from his role as President and CEO but will remain on the Board of
Directors. Cyrix is retaining a search firm to find a replacement for Mr.
Rogers.
In the interim, an "Office of the President" has been established to be
chaired by Jay Swent, Sr. Vice President of Finance and Administration. In
addition, Kevin McDonough, Sr. Vice President of Engineering, Nancy Dechaud,
Vice President of Manufacturing, and members of the Board of Directors will
serve in the office.
"Jerry has done a great job guiding Cyrix through its recent difficult
time. We are coming out of these difficulties with a strong product offering
that has attracted healthy customer interest. Jerry will continue to provide
continuity as a Board member." said Chairman Berry Cash.
Cyrix Corporation
Cyrix Corporation, (www.cyrix.com), headquartered in Richardson, Texas, is
a leading supplier of high-performance processors and systems to the personal
computer industry. Founded in 1988, the company designs, manufactures and
markets innovative x86 software-compatible processors for the desktop and mobile
computer markets. The Cyrix 6x86 processor was recently recognized for its
performance with awards from a number of publications, including BYTE Magazine's
Best Technology at CeBIT '96, Computer Resellers News' Editor's Choice Award, PC
Week's Corporate IT Excellence Award and Windows Sources' Stellar Award.
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