Current Report Filing (8-k)
December 21 2015 - 5:24PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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): December 21, 2015
Symantec Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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000-17781 |
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77-0181864 |
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| 350 Ellis Street, Mountain View, California |
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94043 |
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(650)-527-8000 |
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):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
On December 21, 2015, Symantec Corporation issued a press release
regarding the expected timing of the closing of the sale of its Veritas information management business. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits
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Joint press release issued by Symantec Corporation and The Carlyle Group, dated December 21, 2015. |
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.
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SYMANTEC CORPORATION |
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| Dated: December 21, 2015 |
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/S/ SCOTT C. TAYLOR |
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Scott C. Taylor |
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Joint press release issued by Symantec Corporation and The Carlyle Group, dated December 21, 2015. |
Exhibit 99.01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Symantec and
The Carlyle Group Plan to Close Acquisition of Veritas January 29, 2016
Mountain View, Calif. and Washington, DC
–December 21, 2015 – Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) and The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that they expect to close Carlyle’s acquisition of Veritas on January 29, 2016, subject to the satisfaction of
customary closing conditions. The closing was previously expected to take place on January 1, 2016.
Bill Coleman, who will become CEO of
Veritas upon the close of the transaction, said, “The team at Carlyle and I continue to be very excited about Veritas, its strong brand and products, as well as its top-tier customer and partner base. We see in Veritas an incredible opportunity
for value creation and look forward to working alongside the strong existing Veritas team.”
About Symantec
Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC) is the global leader in cybersecurity. Operating one of the world’s largest cyber intelligence networks, we see more
threats, and protect more customers from the next generation of attacks. We help companies, governments and individuals secure their most important data wherever it lives.
Symantec, the Symantec Logo and the Checkmark logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other
countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
About The Carlyle Group
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global alternative asset manager with $188 billion of assets under management across 126 funds and 160 fund of funds
vehicles as of September 30, 2015. Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, many of whom are public pensions. Carlyle invests across four segments – Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets,
Global Market Strategies and investment Solutions – in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America. Carlyle has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services,
consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. The Carlyle Group employs more than 1,700 people in 35
offices across six continents.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements regarding the anticipated timing of the closing of Symantec’s sale of Veritas to The Carlyle Group, which may be
considered forward-looking within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause such timing to differ from that expressed or implied in this
press release. Such risk factors include the risk of continued satisfaction of the closing conditions set forth in the definitive agreement for the transaction, and the risk that the transaction may not be completed when expected. We assume no
obligation, and do not intend, to update these forward-looking statements as a result of future events or developments.
Contacts:
Symantec
For Media
Kristen Batch, 503-516-6297
kristen_batch@symantec.com
For Investors
Jonathan Doros, 650-527-5523
jonathan_doros@symantec.com
The Carlyle Group
Liz Gill, 202-729-5385
Elizabeth.gill@carlyle.com
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