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 20, 2018
ADTRAN, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware |
000-24612 |
63-0918200 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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901 Explorer Boulevard Huntsville, Alabama |
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35806-2807 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (256) 963-8000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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On March 20, 2018, ADTRAN, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its acquisition of Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.’s North American EPON business and its entry into a technology license and OEM supply agreement with Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. for North America, South America, EMEA, Australia and New Zealand.
A copy of the Company’s press release, dated March 20, 2018, announcing the above referenced acquisition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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Exhibit number |
Description |
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99.1 |
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on March 21, 2018.
ADTRAN, Inc.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Roger D Shannon
Roger D. Shannon
Senior Vice President of Finance,
Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer
(Principal Accounting Officer