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): August 3, 2017
COMMSCOPE HOLDING COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-36146 | 27-4332098 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1100 CommScope Place, SE
Hickory, North Carolina 28602
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (828) 324-2200
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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| Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On August 3, 2017, CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (“CommScope”) issued a press release relating to its financial results for the second quarter of 2017. A copy of the press release, which is incorporated by reference herein, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Following the publication of the press release, CommScope will host an earnings call during which its financial results for the second quarter of 2017 will be discussed.
The foregoing information (including the exhibit hereto) is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
| Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On August 3, 2017, the Company announced that the Board has authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The intent of the repurchase program is to enhance stockholder value and returns. Any share repurchases under this authorization will be made in accordance with applicable securities laws in either open market or privately negotiated transactions. The Company may also, from time to time, enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate repurchases of its shares under this authorization. The method, timing and amount of shares repurchased under the authorization will depend on several factors, including capital and liquidity requirements, market conditions and alternative uses for cash. The program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of its common stock, and the program may be extended, modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. The repurchase authorization expires on July 31, 2018.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| Exhibit. |
Description. | |
| 99.1 | CommScope Holding Company, Inc. press release, dated August 3, 2017. | |
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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: August 3, 2017
| COMMSCOPE HOLDING COMPANY, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Mark A. Olson | |
| Name: | Mark A. Olson | |
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
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INDEX OF EXHIBITS
| Exhibit. |
Description. | |
| 99.1 | CommScope Holding Company, Inc. press release, dated August 3, 2017. | |
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