-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, JKYv9PFoAUoZzzxHirOIgtcrMR5+XJNN8F4BOQrMIkRAQrTN7yzfk9y6tNujwutM 5C/ZY3X+TD7zq4l6O2pqfg== 0001157523-07-002398.txt : 20070306 0001157523-07-002398.hdr.sgml : 20070306 20070306111034 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-07-002398 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070306 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070306 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070306 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000354913 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PATENT OWNERS & LESSORS [6794] IRS NUMBER: 231882087 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 1206 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11152 FILM NUMBER: 07673745 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 781 THIRD AVE CITY: KING OF PRUSSIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19406-1409 BUSINESS PHONE: 6108787800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 781 THIRD AVE CITY: KING OF PRUSSIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19406-1409 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INTERNATIONAL MOBILE MACHINES CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 a5349084.txt INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION 8-K ================================================================================ 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): March 6, 2007 -------------- InterDigital Communications Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 1-11152 23-1882087 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer incorporation) Identification No.) 781 Third Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1409 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 610-878-7800 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: |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b) On March 6, 2007, InterDigital Communications Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Richard J. Fagan has notified the Company of his intention to resign as Chief Financial Officer of the Company no later than August 15, 2007. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated March 6, 2007. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION By: /s/ William J. Merritt ----------------------------------------------- William J. Merritt President and Chief Executive Officer Dated: March 6, 2007 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ------------ ----------- 99.1 Press release dated March 6, 2007 EX-99.1 2 a5349084ex99_1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 InterDigital Announces Richard J. Fagan to Resign as Chief Financial Officer of InterDigital Mr. Fagan to Remain at the Company for an Extended Period to Affect Smooth Transition KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 2007--InterDigital Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:IDCC) today announced that Richard J. Fagan has notified the company of his intention to resign as Chief Financial Officer of the company no later than August 15, 2007. InterDigital has initiated a search to fill the Chief Financial Officer position. "I want to thank Rich for his many significant contributions to InterDigital over the past eight years," said William J. Merritt, President and Chief Executive Officer of InterDigital. "During his tenure as Chief Financial Officer, Rich has provided strong leadership and built a very solid finance organization. He has always been squarely focused on creating and returning value to shareholders, a legacy that will continue to be a cornerstone of InterDigital. I am also thankful for Rich agreeing to continue with the company while we search for his successor. I expect that the financial discipline and solid supporting staff that he helped to build within our organization will make the transition very smooth. On behalf of the Board and the rest of the InterDigital team, I want to wish him well as he pursues some life long dreams." "I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of InterDigital over the last eight years. During that time, we successfully transformed the company from a seller of wireless local loop equipment to a highly successful licensor of 2G and 3G technologies, as well as an emerging supplier of full ASIC solutions. In addition, during the past eight years, we achieved significant growth in revenue, cash flow and profitability, strengthened internal controls, improved the balance sheet, and created substantial value for our shareholders," said Mr. Fagan. "I will work to affect a smooth transition of my responsibilities and am confident in the future success of InterDigital. While I will have some time to say my goodbyes, I would like to wish all of my colleagues here only the best. I am now looking forward to pursuing some entrepreneurial interests." About InterDigital InterDigital Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:IDCC) designs, develops and provides advanced wireless technologies and products that drive voice and data communications. InterDigital is a leading contributor to the global wireless standards and holds a strong portfolio of patented technologies which it licenses to manufacturers of 2G, 2.5G, 3G and 802 products worldwide. Additionally, the company offers baseband product solutions and protocol software for 3G multimode terminals and converged devices. InterDigital's differentiated technology and product solutions deliver time-to-market, performance and cost benefits. For more information, please visit InterDigital's web site: www.interdigital.com. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital Communications Corporation. CONTACT: InterDigital Communications Corporation Media Contact: Jack Indekeu, 610-878-7800 Email: jack.indekeu@interdigital.com or Investor Contact: Janet Point, 610-878-7800 Email: janet.point@interdigital.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----