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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AVOCENT CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001109808
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT, NEC [3577]
		IRS NUMBER:				912032368
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		EFFECT
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-114413
		FILM NUMBER:		091248506

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4991 CORPORATE DRIVE
		CITY:			HUNTSVILLIE
		STATE:			AL
		ZIP:			35805
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2564304000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4991 CORPORATE DRIVE
		CITY:			HMTSVILLE
		STATE:			AL
		ZIP:			35805

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AEGEAN SEA INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20000323
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