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: December 4, 2007
Date of Earliest Event Reported: December 4, 2007
COMMSCOPE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-12929 |
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36-4135495 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
1100 CommScope Place, SE
P.O. Box 339
Hickory, North Carolina 28602
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(828) 324-2200
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
8.01. Other Events.
On December 4, 2007, CommScope, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the European Community’s (“EC”) clearance for the acquisition of Andrew Corporation by the Company. A copy of the press release announcing the EC clearance is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is being filed pursuant to item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 |
CommScope, Inc. Press Release dated December 4, 2007. |
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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.
Dated: December 4, 2007
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COMMSCOPE, INC. |
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/s/ Frank B. Wyatt, II |
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Name:Frank B. Wyatt, II |
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Title:Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
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INDEX OF EXHIBITS
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Description |
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99.1 |
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CommScope, Inc. Press Release dated December 4, 2007 |
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