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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 (Date of earliest event reported): June 6, 1996
METRICOM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-19903 77-0294597
(State of jurisdiction) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
980 University Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030-2375
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 399-8200
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Item 5. Other Events
On June 6, 1996, Metricom, Inc. issued a press release announcing a
proposed private placement of convertible subordinated notes, which is filed
herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
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Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release, dated June 6, 1996.
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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.
Metricom, Inc.
Dated: June 6, 1996 By: /s/ William D. Swain
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William D. Swain
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated June 6, 1996.
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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: William D. Swain
Chief Financial Officer
Metricom, Inc.
(408) 399-8200
METRICOM ANNOUNCES FINANCING
Los Gatos, California, June 6, 1996 -- Metricom, Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS: MCOM)
announced today that it proposes to make an offering of up to $75,000,000
principal amount of convertible subordinated notes in a private placement, plus
up to an additional $11,250,000 principal amount to cover over-allotments.
Metricom plans to use the net proceeds from the offering to finance the
continuing development, deployment and commercialization of its Ricochet
networks. The offering will be made only by means of a confidential offering
memorandum to qualified investors. The securities to be offered have not been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered
or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from
registration requirements.
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