8-K 1 d8k.txt CURRENT REPORT 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): September 17, 2001 APPLIED MICRO CIRCUITS CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-23193 94-2586591 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 6290 Sequence Drive San Diego, California 92121 (Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (858) 450-9333 Item 5. Other Events. On September 17, 2001, Applied Micro Circuits Corporation ("AMCC") issued a press release announcing a stock repurchase program of up to $200 million over the next 12 months (the "Stock Repurchase Program"). AMCC hereby incorporates by reference the contents of the press release announcing the Stock Repurchase Program filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated September 17, 2001, announcing the Stock Repurchase Program. 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. Applied Micro Circuits Corporation Date: September 17, 2001 By: /s/ William E. Bendush ------------------------------------------- William E. Bendush Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS 99.1 Press Release dated September 17, 2001, announcing the Stock Repurchase Program.