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): October 14, 2010
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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001-31560 |
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98-0648577 |
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of Incorporation) |
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Identification Number) |
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Arthur Cox Building |
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Earlsfort Terrace |
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Dublin 2 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (353) (1) 618-0517
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(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 14, 2010, Seagate Technology Public Limited Company issued a press release announcing, among other things, that it has received a preliminary indication of interest regarding a going private transaction. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in its entirety by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K:
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated October 14, 2010 |
SIGNATURE
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, thereto duly authorized.
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SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY |
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/s/Kenneth M. Massaroni |
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Kenneth M. Massaroni |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
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Date: October 14, 2010 |
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