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 17, 2007
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AVOCENT CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 000-30575 91-2032368
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of incorporation)
4991 CORPORATE DRIVE HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (256) 430-4000
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n/a
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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
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following provisions:
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CFR 230.425)
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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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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 17, 2007, Avocent Corporation publicly disseminated a press
release announcing its financial results for its third quarter ended September
28, 2007. The information contained in the press release is incorporated herein
by reference and furnished as Exhibit 99.12 hereto.
Avocent is also providing additional commentary regarding the financial
results for its third quarter ended September 28, 2007 and its expectations for
the fourth quarter of 2007. The information contained in the commentary is
incorporated herein by reference and is furnished as Exhibit 99.13 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.12 Press Release issued October 17, 2007
99.13 Commentary regarding the Third Quarter 2007 Results
SIGNATURES
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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.
AVOCENT CORPORATION
Date: October 17, 2007
By: /s/ Samuel F. Saracino
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Samuel F. Saracino
Executive Vice President of Legal & Corporate
Affairs, General Counsel, and Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Description
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99.12 Press Release dated October 17, 2007
99.13 Commentary regarding the Third Quarter 2007 Results