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): January 20, 1998
TERA COMPUTER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 0-26820 93-0962605
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
2815 Eastlake Avenue East
Seattle, Washington 98102-3027
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (206) 325-0800
Registrant's facsimile number, including area code: (206) 323-1318
None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On January 20, 1998, the Registrant's Common Stock commenced trading on the
Nasdaq National Market System. The Registrant's Common Stock had been listed on
the Nasdaq SmallCap Market since the Registrant's initial public offering in
September 1995.
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.
TERA COMPUTER COMPANY
By: KENNETH W. JOHNSON
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Kenneth W. Johnson
Vice President - Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 21, 1998
