UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2011
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Quantum Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
1-13449 94-2665054
(Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

1650 Technology Drive, Suite 800
San Jose, CA 95110
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 944-4000
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Item 2.02. Results of Financial Operations and Financial Condition
 
On October 27, 2011, Quantum Corporation issued a press release announcing earnings for its second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2012, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference.
 
This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits    
  99.1       Press Release, dated October 27, 2011

 


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.
 
QUANTUM CORPORATION
 
By:      /s/ Shawn D. Hall
    Shawn D. Hall
    Senior Vice President, General Counsel
    and Secretary

Dated: October 27, 2011
 
 


EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit   Description
99.1       Press Release, dated October 27, 2011.