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0000891618-07-000068.txt : 20070213 0000891618-07-000068.hdr.sgml : 20070213 20070212172445 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000891618-07-000068 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070209 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070212 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070212 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ALLIANCE SEMICONDUCTOR CORP /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000913293 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES [3674] IRS NUMBER: 770057842 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-22594 FILM NUMBER: 07604488 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2575 AUGUSTINE DRIVE CITY: SANTA CLARA STATE: CA ZIP: 95054-2914 BUSINESS PHONE: 4088554900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2575 AUGUSTINE DRIVE CITY: SANTA CLARA STATE: CA ZIP: 95054-2914 8-K 1 f27313e8vk.htm FORM 8-K e8vk

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): February 9, 2007

ALLIANCE SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

000-22594
(Commission File Number)


Delaware		77-0057842
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2900 Lakeside Drive
Santa Clara, California 95054-2831
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)

(408) 855-4900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 1.01 Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On February 9, 2007, Alliance Semiconductor Corporation entered into an agreement to sell its 73.31% interest in Solar Venture Partners, L.P. to Amberbrook IV, LLC, Thomas Weisel Global Growth Partners II (S), L.P. and Thomas Weisel Global Growth Partners II Parallel (S), L.P. for $5.0 million in cash. Solar Venture Partners is a venture capital partnership that holds investments in a number of early stage companies. The transaction is subject to standard closing conditions, including the consent of the general partner of Solar Venture Partners. The parties will seek to complete the transaction as promptly as practicable.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.


Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		Press Release dated February 12, 2007.

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SIGNATURE

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.


	ALLIANCE SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION

Date: February 12, 2007	By:	/s/ Melvin L. Keating

		Melvin L. Keating
		President and Chief Executive Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		Press Release dated February 12, 2007.

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EX-99.1 2 f27313exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 exv99w1

Exhibit 99.1

ALLIANCE SEMICONDUCTOR ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO SELL
INTEREST IN SOLAR VENTURES

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—February 12, 2007—Alliance Semiconductor Corporation (ALSC.PK) today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its 73.31% interest in Solar Venture Partners, L.P. to several funds affiliated with Willowridge and Thomas Weisel Partners for $5.0 million in cash. Solar Venture Partners is a venture capital partnership that holds investments in a number of early stage companies. The transaction is subject to standard closing conditions, including the consent of the general partner of Solar Venture Partners. The parties will seek to complete the transaction as promptly as practicable.

Contacts:

Alliance Semiconductor Corporation, Santa Clara, CA
Melvin L. Keating, President and Chief Executive Officer

408-855-4900