UNITED STATES
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): | March 8, 2010 |
InterDigital, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania | 1-11152 | 23-1882087 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
781 Third Avenue, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania | 19406 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | 610-878-7800 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On March 8, 2010, InterDigital, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the "Company"), and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, LLC, a New York limited liability trust company, entered into an amendment (the "Amendment") to the Rights Agreement, dated as of July 2, 2007, by and between the Company and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, LLC (the "Rights Agreement"). Pursuant to the Amendment, the Final Expiration Date of the Rights (each as defined in the Rights Agreement) was advanced from December 15, 2016, to March 9, 2010. As a result of the Amendment, the Rights will no longer be outstanding and will not be exercisable after March 9, 2010, thereby resulting in termination of the Rights Agreement. The Amendment is attached hereto as Exhibit 4.1.
Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
See the information set forth under "Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement," which is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.02.
Item 3.03 Material Modifications to Rights of Security Holders.
See the information set forth under "Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement," which is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.03.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
4.1 First Amendment to the Rights Agreement, dated as of March 8, 2010, by and between InterDigital, Inc., and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, LLC.
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.
InterDigital, Inc. | ||||
March 8, 2010 | By: |
/s/ Jannie K. Lau
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Name: Jannie K. Lau | ||||
Title: Associate General Counsel |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
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4.1
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First Amendment to the Rights Agreement, dated as of March 8, 2010, by and between InterDigital, Inc., and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, LLC. |