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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): July 20, 2021
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Quantum Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-1344994-2665054
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(Commission File No.)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
224 Airport ParkwaySuite 550
San JoseCA95110
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

(408)944-4000
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per shareQMCONasdaq Global Market


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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 20, 2021, John Fichthorn notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Quantum Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), of his decision to decline to stand for re-election to the Board and all committees thereof at the 2021 annual meeting of the stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Mr. Fichthorn intends to serve out his remaining term, which will end immediately prior to the start of the Annual Meeting. Mr. Fichthorn’s decision to decline to stand for re-election is not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.





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.

Quantum Corporation
(Registrant)
 
July 23, 2021/s/ Brian E. Cabrera
(Date)Brian E. Cabrera
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, and Secretary