8-K 1 0001.txt CURRENT REPORT DATED MARCH 16, 2001 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 16, 2001 ------------------------------ Tut Systems, Inc. ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-25291 94-2958543 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 5964 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94588 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (925) 460-3900 ----------------------------- N/A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. On March 16, 2001, Tut Systems, Inc. issued a press release stating that it will conduct an option exchange program for its employees. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. -------- 99.1 Press Release dated March 16, 2001. 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: March 16, 2001 TUT SYSTEMS, INC. /s/ Nelson B. Caldwell --------------------------------- Name Vice President and Chief Financial Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description of Document ------- ----------------------- 99.1 Press Release dated March 16, 2000.