0001171843-17-003652.txt : 20170615 0001171843-17-003652.hdr.sgml : 20170615 20170615162249 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-17-003652 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20170615 FILED AS OF DATE: 20170615 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20170615 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: O2MICRO INTERNATIONAL LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001095348 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES [3674] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-30910 FILM NUMBER: 17913753 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: THE GRAND PAVILLION STREET 2: WEST BAY ROAD PO BOX 32331 SMB CITY: GEORGE TOWN, GR CAY STATE: E9 ZIP: 00000 BUSINESS PHONE: 345-945-1110 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: GRAND PAVILION COMMERCIAL CENTRE STREET 2: WEST BAY ROAD CITY: GRAND CAYMAN STATE: E9 ZIP: KY1-1209 6-K 1 f6k_061517.htm FORM 6-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June 2017

Commission File Number: 000-30910

O2Micro International Limited
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Grand Pavilion Commercial Centre, West Bay Road
P.O. Box 32331 SMB, George Town
Grand Cayman
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ] Form 40-F [ ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant's "home country"), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant's securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant's security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.

On June 15, 2017, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

(c) Exhibit 99.1. Press release dated June 15, 2017

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.

		O2Micro International Limited
		(Registrant)


Date: June 15, 2017		/s/ Sterling Du
		Sterling Du
		Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1 2 exh_991.htm PRESS RELEASE EdgarFiling

EXHIBIT 99.1

O2Micro® Announces FREE DIMMING™ License Agreement

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, June 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O₂Micro^®International Limited (NASDAQ:OIIM) announces that it has signed a licensing agreement with Nanoleaf Canada Limited for non-exclusive use of selected patents related to O₂Micro’s Free Dimming technology used in the licensee’s light bulb products. Dr. Yung Lin, Executive Vice President of O₂Micro’s Intelligent Lighting Group stated, “We are pleased to expand usage of our Free Dimming technology into the retail marketplace through our licensing program.”

O₂Micro's patented Free Dimming Technology enables LED lights to dim using any on/off switch, thus eliminating the burden of installing expensive dimmers. Free Dimming Technology is inherently simple and works with any on/off switch, including wall toggles, paddle switches, pull cords, rotary switches and other types of on/off switches commonly found on walls, extension cords and table/desk lamps.

Nanoleaf is an innovator in consumer-end intelligent lighting products, providing creative lighting solutions which combine technology and designs with green technology.

About O2Micro:
Founded in April 1995, O₂Micro develops and markets innovative power management components for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, Automotive and Communications markets. Products include LED General Lighting, Backlighting, Battery Management, and Power Management. The Company maintains offices worldwide. Additional Company and product information can be found on the Company website at www.o2micro.com.

O₂Micro, the O₂Micro logo, and combinations thereof are registered trademarks of O₂Micro. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact Information:
Investor Relations, O2Micro
Phone: 408.987.5920, x8888
Email: ir@o2micro.com