8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 7, 2008)

Filed October 7, 2008For Securities:AMD

Summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) filed an 8-K on October 7, 2008, to disclose information regarding the creation of a manufacturing joint venture with Advanced Technology Investment Company LLC (ATIC), an entity wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. This filing primarily directs investors to an attached investor roadshow presentation (Exhibit 99.1) that elaborates on this significant strategic transaction. The company emphasizes that this joint venture involves the issuance of AMD shares and warrants, requiring stockholder approval. AMD has announced that it will file a proxy statement with the SEC detailing the transaction, and investors are strongly encouraged to review this document, along with other SEC filings, for comprehensive information. The filing also notes that AMD's executive officers and directors may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies and that certain of them may have interests that differ from those of general stockholders, which will be further detailed in the upcoming proxy statement.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMD announced the creation of a manufacturing joint venture with Advanced Technology Investment Company LLC (ATIC) from Abu Dhabi.
  • 2The transaction involves the issuance of AMD shares and warrants.
  • 3Stockholder approval will be required for the issuance of AMD shares and warrants related to the joint venture.
  • 4AMD will file a proxy statement with the SEC to solicit stockholder approval.
  • 5Investors are urged to read the upcoming proxy statement and other SEC filings for important information about the transaction.
  • 6Certain AMD officers and directors may have interests in the transaction that differ from general stockholders.
  • 7The filing includes an investor roadshow presentation (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the joint venture.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about the creation of a manufacturing joint venture between AMD and Advanced Technology Investment Company LLC (ATIC) and to provide access to an investor roadshow presentation that details this transaction. It also serves as a notice that a proxy statement will be filed to seek stockholder approval for the issuance of AMD shares and warrants related to this venture.

ATIC is a limited liability company established under the laws of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi.

AMD stockholders will be required to approve the issuance of AMD shares and warrants as part of the Master Transaction Agreement related to the joint venture. A proxy statement will be filed to solicit these approvals.

Investors are strongly encouraged to read the upcoming proxy statement that AMD will file with the SEC. Additionally, the filing references Exhibit 99.1, which is a copy of the investor roadshow slides used by AMD, and mentions that other relevant documents will be filed with the SEC and available on the SEC's website.