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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): September 12, 2011
Broadcom Corporation
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
California   000-23993   33-0480482
         
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)
     
5300 California Avenue, Irvine,    
California   92617
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 926-5000
Not Applicable
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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)
 
þ   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
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Item 8.01 Other Events
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EX-99.1
EX-99.2


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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 12, 2011 Broadcom Corporation (“Broadcom”) conducted a conference call with analysts and investors to discuss Broadcom’s contemplated acquisition of NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (“NetLogic Microsystems”). The transcript from such conference call is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
On September 13, 2011 Broadcom will give a presentation, together with NetLogic Microsystems, at the Deutsche Bank Securities’ 2011 Technology Conference. A copy of the slides used in the presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
All statements included or incorporated by reference in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibits thereto), other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management’s beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, references to the impact of the acquisition on Broadcom’s earnings per share, the expected date of closing of the transaction, the strategic fit of NetLogic Microsystems’ technology into Broadcom’s business, and the potential benefits of the merger. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
Important risk factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with the acquisition of NetLogic Microsystems include, but are not limited to unexpected variations in market growth and demand for multi-core network processor and related technologies, matters arising in connection with the parties’ efforts to comply with and satisfy applicable regulatory clearances and closing conditions relating to the transaction and closing conditions relating to the transaction, the risks inherent in acquisitions of technologies and businesses, including the timing and successful completion of technology and product development through volume production, integration issues, costs and unanticipated expenditures, changing relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners, potential contractual, intellectual property or employment issues and charges resulting from purchase accounting adjustments or fair value measurements.
Broadcom’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss the foregoing risks as well as other important risk factors that could contribute to such differences or otherwise affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibits thereto) speak only as of this date. Broadcom undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement to reflect future events or circumstances.

 


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Additional information about the Merger and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, NetLogic Microsystems intends to file a definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials with the SEC. Before making any voting decision with respect to the proposed transaction, stockholders of NetLogic Microsystems are urged to read the proxy statement and other relevant materials because these materials will contain important information about the proposed transaction. The proxy statement and other relevant materials, and any other documents to be filed by NetLogic Microsystems with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or from NetLogic Microsystems’ website at www.netlogicmicro.com or by contacting NetLogic Microsystems Investor Relations at: investors@netlogicmicro.com. Investors and security holders of NetLogic Microsystems are urged to read the proxy statement and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed merger because they will contain important information about the merger and the parties to the merger.
NetLogic Microsystems and Broadcom and each of their respective executive officers, directors and other members of their management and employees, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from NetLogic Microsystems’ stockholders in favor of the proposed transaction. A list of the names of NetLogic Microsystems’ executive officers and directors and a description of their respective interests in NetLogic Microsystems are set forth in NetLogic Microsystems’ annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the proxy statement for NetLogic Microsystems’ 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the proxy statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the merger when they become available. Certain executive officers and directors of NetLogic Microsystems have interests in the proposed transaction that may differ from the interests of stockholders generally, including benefits conferred under retention, severance and change in control arrangements and continuation of director and officer insurance and indemnification. These interests and any additional benefits in connection with the proposed transaction will be described in the proxy statement relating to the merger when it becomes available. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of Broadcom’s executive officers and directors by reading Broadcom’s proxy statement for its 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
         
Exhibit No.   Description
99.1    
Transcript from investor conference call on September 12, 2011.
       
 
99.2    
Slides used in the Deutsche Bank Securities’ 2011 Technology Conference on September 13, 2011.

 


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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.
         
    BROADCOM CORPORATION,
a California corporation
 
       
 
  By:   /s/ Eric K. Brandt
 
       
 
  Name:   Eric K. Brandt
 
  Title:   Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Date: September 13, 2011

 


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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit No.   Description
99.1    
Transcript from investor conference call on September 12, 2011.
       
 
99.2    
Slides used in the Deutsche Bank Securities’ 2011 Technology Conference on September 13, 2011.