FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April, 2003.
AUDIOCODES LTD.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
4 Hahoresh Street, Yehud 56470 • ISRAEL
(Address of principal executive offices)
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On April 7, 2003 AudioCodes Ltd. (the “Registrant”) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Nortel Networks Limited to acquire selected assets and serve as Nortel Networks exclusive supplier of Universal Audio Server (“UAS”) products for Nortel Networks Carrier Succession solution for a period of three years.
The following document is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein:
Exhibit 99.1.
Press release dated as of April 7, 2003 announcing agreement entered into between the Registrant and Nortel Networks Limited for the acquisition of selected assets relating to and to serve as Nortel Networks’ exclusive supplier of UAS products for Nortel Networks’ Carrier Succession solution for a period of three years.
The information set forth in the first, third, and fourth paragraphs of the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 6-K, is hereby incorporated by reference into (i) the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-3, Registration No. 333-12346; (ii) the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-11894; (iii) the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-13268; and (iv) the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-13378.
Statements in this Report on Form 6-K and in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto concerning the Registrant’s business outlook or future economic performance; product introductions and plans and objectives related thereto; and statements concerning assumptions made or expectations as to any future events, conditions, performance or other matters, are "forward-looking statements'' as that term is defined under U.S. Federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in such statements. These risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to: the effect of global economic conditions in general and conditions in the Registrant’s industry and target markets in particular; shifts in supply and demand; market acceptance of new products and continuing products' demand; the impact of competitive products and pricing on the Registrant’s and its customers' products and markets; timely product and technology development/upgrades and the ability to manage changes in market conditions as needed; and other factors detailed in the Registrant’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Registrant assumes no obligation to update the information in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
AUDIOCODES LTD.
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ MIKE LILO
Mike Lilo
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Dated:
April 9, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press release dated as of April 7, 2003 announcing agreement entered into between the Registrant and Nortel Networks Limited for the acquisition of selected assets relating to and to serve as Nortel Networks exclusive supplier of UAS products for Nortel Networks Carrier Succession solution for a period of three years.