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): August 17, 2005
XILINX, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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77-0188631 |
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2100 Logic Drive, San Jose, California |
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95124 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 559-7778
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02(d) Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On August 17, 2005, Xilinx, Inc. issued a press release announcing the election on August 4, 2005 of J. Michael Patterson as a new board member. Mr. Patterson will begin serving as a director at the next meeting of the Board of Directors. He has not yet been appointed to any board committees but is a likely candidate for the audit committee given his substantial background in accounting and tax. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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Press Release of Xilinx, Inc. dated August 17, 2005. |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: August 17, 2005 |
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/s/ Thomas R. Lavelle |
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Thomas R. Lavelle |
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Vice President and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
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Press Release of Xilinx, Inc. dated August 17, 2005. |
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