8-K 1 y66565e8vk.htm FORM 8-K 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): August 20, 2008
COREL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
         
CANADA   000-20562   98-0407194
(State or other Jurisdiction)
of Incorporation) 		  (Commission
File Number) 		  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1600 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1Z 8R7
(613) 728-0826
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 20, 2008, Corel Corporation (“Corel”) issued a press release responding to previous reports, and consistent with its press release issued Monday, August 18th, which indicated that its Special Committee had “identified” strategic alternatives, stated that it is in discussions with a third party regarding a potential sale of Corel. No agreement has been reached regarding a sale of Corel and there can be no assurance that such an agreement will be reached. In addition, there can be no assurance that any transaction will be completed or, if completed, of its terms, price or timing. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:
     
Exhibit   Description
 
    
99.1
  Press Release dated August 20, 2008.

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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, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 20, 2008
         
  COREL CORPORATION
 		  
  By:   /s/ CHRISTOPHER DIFRANCESCO    
    Name:   Christopher DiFrancesco    
    Title:   Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Secretary   

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit   Description
 
    
99.1
  Press release dated August 20, 2008.