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 14, 2008
NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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000-27038
(Commission
File Number)
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94-3156479
(IRS Employer
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1 Wayside Road
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 565-5000
(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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 14, 2008, Nuance Communications, Inc. (“Nuance”) issued a press release announcing its
proposal to acquire Zi Corporation. The proposal was communicated on August 14, 2008, in a
letter from Paul Ricci, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nuance to George Tai, Chairman of
Zi Corporation.
A copy of the press release issued by Nuance with respect to the foregoing, including a full text
of the proposal letter delivered to George Tai, Chairman of Zi Corporation, is attached as Exhibit 99.1
to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Nuance press release, dated August 14, 2008.