============================================================================ 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: OCTOBER 25, 2001 DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED: OCTOBER 25, 2001 COMMSCOPE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-12929 36-4135495 (State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification Number) incorporation or organization) 1375 LENOIR-RHYNE BOULEVARD, HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA 28602 (Address of principal executive offices) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (828) 324-2200 Item 5. Other Events. ------------ On October 25, 2001, the registrant issued the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. --------------------------------- Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued October 25, 2001 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf of the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: October 25, 2001 COMMSCOPE, INC. By: /s/ Jearld L. Leonhardt --------------------------------- Jearld L. Leonhardt Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued October 25, 2001