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 22, 2003
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-11639 22-3408857
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
600 Mountain Avenue, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(908) 582-8500
(Registrant's telephone number)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Following allegations made by National Group for Communications and Computers
Ltd. in an action filed against Lucent Technologies on August 8, 2003, the
company has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities
and Exchange Commission that they have each commenced an investigation into
possible violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in connection with the
company's operations in Saudi Arabia. The company is cooperating with both
agencies.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Dated: August 22, 2003 By: /s/ Richard J. Rawson
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Name: Richard J. Rawson
Title: Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary