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 13, 2008
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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95-4803544 |
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3100 Ocean Park Boulevard |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (310) 255-2000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrants under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 13, 2008, Activision Blizzard, Inc. issued a press release announcing the preliminary results of its tender offer to purchase up to 146,500,000 shares of its outstanding common stock, which expired at 5:00 P.M., New York time, on August 13, 2008. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by Activision Blizzard, Inc., dated August 13, 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.
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ACTIVISION BLIZZARD, INC. |
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Date: August 13, 2008 |
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/s/ George L. Rose |
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George L. Rose |
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Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by Activision Blizzard, Inc., dated August 13, 2008 |
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