NTGR 2015.2.5 - 8K (1)
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 30, 2015
NETGEAR, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 000-50350 | | 77-0419172 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
San Jose, CA 95134
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
(408) 907-8000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 5, 2015, NETGEAR, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, the text of which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 and the exhibit to this Current Report are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 and the exhibit to this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.
On February 5, 2015, the Company also announced that it expects to incur restructuring charges of between $7.0 and $9.0 million during the first half of 2015, as part of a plan to reduce the cost structure of the Service Provider Business Unit and supporting functions, to match the reduced revenue outlook, and concentrate resources on long-term and profitable accounts. These charges are primarily cash-based and include severance, other one-time benefits, lease termination costs, and other associated costs.
The foregoing contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include the goals of the restructuring actions and the amount and timing of the related charges. Statements regarding future events are based on the Company’s current expectations and are necessarily subject to associated risks related to the completion of the restructuring in the manner anticipated by the Company. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, including: possible changes in the size and components of the expected costs and charges associated with the Company’s restructuring plan; and risks associated with the Company’s ability to achieve the benefits of the plan. For information regarding other factors that could cause the Company’s results to vary from expectations, please see the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On January 30, 2015, the Company and Michael Clegg, the Company’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Service Provider Business Unit, agreed that Mr. Clegg’s employment with the Company will cease effective February 6, 2015.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release, dated February 5, 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.
Dated: February 5, 2015
NETGEAR, INC.
By: /s/ Christine M. Gorjanc
Christine M. Gorjanc
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
99.1 | | Press Release, dated February 5, 2015 |