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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 Earliest Event Reported
May 29, 2003

ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

MINNESOTA
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation of organization)

0-1424   41-0743912
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification Number)

13625 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (952) 938-8080




Item 5.    OTHER EVENTS

        Attached hereto as Exhibit 99 are updated risk factors of ADC Telecommunications, Inc. .

Item 7.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS



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.


 

 

ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
                            Registrant

Date: May 29, 2003

 

By

 

/s/Robert E. Switz

        Name:   Robert E. Switz
        Title:   Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number
  Exhibit
     
99   Risk Factors



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