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): October 28, 2015
BROADCOM CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| California | 000-23993 | 33-0480482 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
5300 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92617
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 926-5000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed since Last Report)
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:
| x | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
| Item 8.01. | Other Events |
As previously announced, on May 28, 2015, Broadcom Corporation (the “Company”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Avago Technologies Limited (“Avago”), Pavonia Limited (“Holdco”), Safari Cayman L.P. (“Holdco LP”) and the other parties thereto. As disclosed in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus dated September 28, 2015 and forming a part of the registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC by Holdco and Holdco LP and declared effective by the SEC on September 25, 2015, eleven putative class action complaints have been filed by and purportedly on behalf of alleged Broadcom shareholders. One putative class action complaint was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara, captioned Jew v. Broadcom Corp., et al., Case No. 1-15-CV-281353, filed June 2, 2015. Eight putative class action complaints were filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, captioned: Xu v. Broadcom Corp., et al., Case No. 30-2015-00790689-CU-SL-CXC, filed June 1, 2015; Freed v. Broadcom Corp., et al., Case No. 30-2015-00790699-CU-SL-CXC, filed June 1, 2015; N.J. Building Laborers Statewide Pension Fund v. Samueli, et al., Case No. 30-15-00791484-CU-SL-CXC, filed June 4, 2015; Yiu v. Broadcom Corp., et al., Case No. 30-2015-00791490-CU-SL-CXC, filed June 4, 2015; Yiu, et al. v. Broadcom Corp., et al., Case No. 30-2015-00791762-CU-BT-CXC, filed June 5, 2015; Yassian, et al. v. McGregor, et al., Case No. 30-2015-00793360-CU-SL-CXC, filed June 15, 2015; Seafarers’ Pension Plan v. Samueli, et al., Case No. 30-2015-00794492-CU-SL-CXC, filed on June 19, 2015; and Engel v. Broadcom Corp., et al., Case No. 30-2015-00797343-CU-SL-CXC, filed on July 2, 2015 (together with Jew v. Broadcom Corp., et al., the “state actions”). On August 14, 2015, the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, issued an order coordinating the state actions. The coordinated state actions are captioned Broadcom Shareholder Cases, JCCP 4834. Two putative class action complaints were filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, captioned: Wytas, et al. v. McGregor, et al., Case No. 8:15-cv-00979, filed on June 18, 2015; and Yassian, et al. v. McGregor, et al., Case No. 8:15-cv-01303, filed on August 15, 2015 (the “federal actions”). On September 2, 2015, plaintiffs in the Wytas, et al. v. McGregor, et al. matter filed an amended complaint adding claims under the federal securities laws. The federal actions have been consolidated under the caption In re Broadcom Corporation Stockholder Litigation; Case No. 8:15-cv-00979-JVS-PJW. The complaints name as defendants, among other parties, Broadcom, members of Broadcom’s Board of Directors and Avago, and they allege breaches of fiduciary duties and aiding and abetting of those alleged breaches. The complaints seek, among other things, injunctive relief to prevent the transactions from closing. Additionally, the federal actions allege violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and SEC Rule 14a-9. On September 25, 2015 the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, stayed the state actions pending the outcome of the federal actions. By order dated September 18, 2015 the federal district court for the Central District of California appointed Farshid Yassian interim lead plaintiff (the “Interim Lead Plaintiff”) for the federal actions, pending final determination of lead plaintiff status.
The Interim Lead Plaintiff in the federal actions has raised certain disclosure claims, which defendants have discussed with counsel for the Interim Lead Plaintiff. In connection therewith, Broadcom has agreed to make certain additional disclosures and will be filing supplemental proxy materials relating to its definitive proxy statement for the special meeting of Broadcom shareholders, which will be held at Broadcom’s corporate headquarters, 5300 California Avenue, Irvine, California 92617, at 11:00 a.m. local time, on November 10, 2015.
Forward Looking Statements
All statements included or incorporated by reference in this document, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on Broadcom’s current expectations, estimates and projections about its business and industry, management’s beliefs, and certain assumptions made by Broadcom and Avago, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, references to the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction and the expected date of closing of the transaction. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
Important risk factors that may cause such a difference in connection with the proposed transaction include, but are not limited to, the following factors: (1) the risk that the conditions to the closing of the transaction are not satisfied, including the risk that required approvals from the shareholders of Avago or Broadcom for the transaction are not obtained; (2) litigation relating to the transaction; (3) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the transaction and the ability of each party to consummate the transaction; (4) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts the current plans and operations of Avago or Broadcom; (5) the ability of Avago and Broadcom to retain and hire key personnel; (6) competitive responses to the proposed transaction; (7) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the transaction; (8) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; (9) the combined companies’ ability to achieve the growth prospects and synergies expected from the transaction, as well as delays, challenges and expenses associated with integrating the combined companies’ existing businesses and the indebtedness planned to be incurred in connection with the transaction; and (10) legislative, regulatory and economic developments. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed transaction, are more fully discussed in the joint proxy statement/prospectus that is included in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 that has been filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. The forward-looking statements in this document speak only as of this date. Neither Broadcom nor Avago undertake any obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement to reflect future events or circumstances.
In addition, actual results are subject to other risks and uncertainties that relate more broadly to Broadcom’s overall business, including those more fully described in Broadcom’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, and its quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q for the current fiscal year, and Avago’s overall business and financial condition, including those more fully described in Avago’s filings with the SEC including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 2, 2014, and its quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q for its current fiscal year. The forward-looking statements in this document speak only as of date of this document. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This document does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. The proposed transaction will be submitted to the shareholders of each of Broadcom and Avago for their consideration. Pavonia Limited (“Holdco”) and Safari Cayman L.P. (“New LP”) filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 which includes the joint proxy statement of Avago and Broadcom and also constitutes a prospectus of Holdco and New LP. The Registration Statement on Form S-4 was declared effective by the SEC on September 25, 2015. Each of Broadcom and Avago are providing the joint proxy statement/prospectus to their respective shareholders. Broadcom and Avago also plan to file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This document is not a substitute for any prospectus, proxy statement or any other document which Broadcom and Avago has filed or may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF BROADCOM AND AVAGO ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. You may obtain copies of all documents filed with the SEC regarding this transaction, free of charge, at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). In addition, investors and shareholders will be able to obtain free copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by the parties on Broadcom’s Investor Relations website (www.broadcom.com/investors) (for documents filed with the SEC by Broadcom) or Avago Investor Relations at (408) 435-7400 or investor.relations@avagotech.com (for documents filed with the SEC by Avago, Holdco or New LP).
Participants in the Solicitation
Broadcom, Avago, Holdco and New LP and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees, under SEC rules may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Broadcom and Avago shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding the persons who may, under
the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Broadcom and Avago shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction are set forth in the above-referenced joint proxy statement/prospectus. You can find more detailed information about Broadcom’s executive officers and directors in its definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on March 27, 2015. You can find more detailed information about Avago’s executive officers and directors in its definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on February 20, 2015. Additional information about Broadcom’s executive officers and directors and Avago’s executive officers and directors can be found in the above-referenced Registration Statement on Form S-4.
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.
| BROADCOM CORPORATION, | ||||||
| a California corporation | ||||||
| By: | /s/ Cindy Fiorillo | |||||
| Name: | Cindy Fiorillo | |||||
| Title: |
Senior Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller | |||||
Date: October 28, 2015