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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): March 13, 2002

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
00-19406
(Commission File
Number)
36-2675536
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


333 Corporate Woods Parkway
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 634-6700


Item 5.    Other Events.

        On March 13, 2002, the Registrant issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in this press release is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 7.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1
Press Release of Registrant, dated March 13, 2002.


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.


Dated: March 13, 2002
 
 
 

 
Zebra Technologies Corporation

 
By:
 
/s/  EDWARD L. KAPLAN      
Edward L. Kaplan, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer


Exhibit Index

Exhibit
Number
   Description of Exhibit
99.1   Press Release of Registrant, dated March 13, 2002.


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