UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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):
September 23, 2003
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Delaware
1-11639 | 22-3408857 | |
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(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
600 Mountain Avenue, Murray Hill, New Jersey | 07974 | |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(908) 582-8500
Item 5. Other Events
On September 23, 2003, Lucent Technologies received preliminary court approval of its agreement announced on March 27, 2003, to settle pending securities and related litigation against the company, its current and former officers and directors, and certain other defendants. A settlement fairness hearing has been scheduled for December 12, 2003. Potential claimants will have until March 31, 2004, to complete and return claim forms to apply to receive a portion of the settlement proceeds.
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.
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. | ||||||
Dated: September 24, 2003 | By: | /s/ Michael C. Keefe | ||||
Name: | Michael C. Keefe | |||||
Title: | Managing Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary |