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): January 7, 2010
HALIFAX CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Virginia
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1-08964
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54-0829246 |
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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
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| 5250 Cherokee Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia
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22312 |
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| (Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 658-2400
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Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing
obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On January 7, 2010, Halifax Corporation of Virginia (the “Company”) issued a press release
announcing the Company’s entry into a definitive merger agreement, under which the Company would be
acquired by Global Iron Holdings, LLC, a privately held company, for $1.20 per share in cash. A
copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Halifax Corporation of Virginia Press Release dated January 7, 2010 |