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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): September 22, 2000
TranSwitch Corporation
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Three Enterprise Drive, Shelton, Connecticut
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(Address of principal executive offices)
06484
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(Zip Code)
(203) 929-8810
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Delaware 0-25996 06-1236189
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
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ITEM 5. Other Events.
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On September 22, 2000, the Company issued a press release, a copy of which
is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. Exhibits
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99.1 Press Release of the Company dated September 22, 2000.
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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.
TRANSWITCH CORPORATION
September 25, 2000 By /s/ Michael F. Stauff
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Name: Michael F. Stauff
Title: Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Description Page No.
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99.1 Press Release of the Company dated September 22, 2000. 5
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