8-K
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 25, 2015
EXTREME NETWORKS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 000-25711 | | 77-0430270 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File No.) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
145 Rio Robles
San Jose, California 95134
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(408) 579-2800
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Extreme Networks, Inc. today announced that Mr. John H. Kispert has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective August 25, 2015. The Company’s CEO, Mr. Edward B. Meyercord III, shall no longer serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors but will continue to serve as a member of the Board in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer.
In connection with Mr. Kispert’s appointment as Chairman of the Board, also effective August 25, 2015, Mr. Kispert will no longer serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board but shall continue to serve as a member of the Audit Committee.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. | | Exhibit Title or Description |
99.1 | | Press Release dated August 31, 2015 issued by Extreme Networks, Inc. announcing the appointment of John Kispert as Chairman of the Board of Directors. |
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.
Date: August 31, 2015
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EXTREME NETWORKS, INC. | |
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By: | /s/ ALLISON AMADIA | |
| Allison Amadia | |
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | |
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