-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, VbZl1QpURIidPhhnIf0MyXnVYjUKQ2LZ+TBsC0dddN/PKPPSty7uQXcafmZekWfg i4a+DzHekORzSXReOp0E9g== 0001157523-04-011514.txt : 20041215 0001157523-04-011514.hdr.sgml : 20041215 20041215163006 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-04-011514 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20041215 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20041215 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20041215 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: RF MONOLITHICS INC /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000922204 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3663] IRS NUMBER: 751638027 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-24414 FILM NUMBER: 041205189 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4347 SIGMA RD CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75244 BUSINESS PHONE: 9722332903 8-K 1 a4785522.txt RF MONOLITHICS 8-K 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) - December 15, 2004 (December 9, 2004) RF MONOLITHICS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 0-24414 75-1638027 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 4441 Sigma Road Dallas, Texas 75244 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including Area Code - (972) 233-2903 Not Applicable (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 obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 140.14D-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13c-4(C) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 8.01 Other Events. Effective December 9, 2004, RF Monolithics, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("RFM") and StatSignal IPC, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company ("SIPCO") entered into a Technology Development and Marketing Agreement ("Agreement") pursuant to which RFM and SIPCO agreed to work in close collaboration to develop a standard FCC certified commercial mesh network module, referred to as the Commercial iModule2, plus associated Windows(R) application peripheral interfaces (APIs) , and optionally a Gateway, which incorporates SIPCO's SOS-OEA protocol and RFM's Virtual Wire(TM) products. This Agreement is not considered material, although the relationship between RFM and SIPCO could result in material orders in the future which would be the subject of further disclosure. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99 Registrant's Press Release, dated December 15, 2004, RF Monolithics and StatSignal IPC Enter into Technology Development Agreement SIGNATURE 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. RF MONOLITHICS, INC. By: /s/ Harley E Barnes III --------------------------------- Harley E Barnes III Chief Financial Officer Date: December 15, 2004 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 99 Registrant's Press Release, dated December 15, 2004, RF Monolithics and StatSignal IPC Enter into Technology Development Agreement EX-99 2 a4785522ex99.txt EXHIBIT 99 PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99 RF Monolithics and StatSignal IPC Enter into Technology Development Agreement DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2004--RF Monolithics, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMI) (RFM) and StatSignal IPC, LLC, (SIPCO) today jointly announced that the two companies have entered into a Technology Development Agreement. Under this agreement RFM and SIPCO will jointly commercialize the iModule2 Wireless MESH Network Transceiver Modules, including application peripheral interface (API) technology to simplify the software interface between a specific customer application and a wireless MESH network. This follows the successful joint development of an iModule2 Development Kit. This new generation of wireless MESH network modules will be based on SIPCO's patented, field-proven and highly scalable wireless MESH networking protocol, and RFM's Virtual Wire(TM) ultra-low power RF transceivers. These two highly complimentary technologies have already been jointly deployed in MESH utility meter reading systems across thousands of nodes. SIPCO's patented technology and SOS-OEA protocols provide an advanced wireless MESH networking capability with dynamic device routing, system-wide broadcast messaging, system ID resolution and remote field node configuration. SOS-OEA protocols contain a highly robust mechanism for managing the communication of data acquired by field sensor nodes to a host control center, and then delivering control signals back from the control center to the field nodes. The very low power consumption of RFM's Virtual Wire(TM) products for these battery-powered modules is an essential ingredient of SIPCO's MESH networking solutions. The iModule2 is being developed for RFM's current low-power radio and next generation radio. "We are eager to continue the collaboration of our MESH networking technology with RFM's state of the art radio technology. The integration of RFM's enabling technology into our MESH networking solutions has allowed us to provide a cost compelling solution that allows customers to implement advanced remote automated control and monitoring systems in a variety of applications. RFM's leadership in low-power RF transceivers has been a key enabler to our successful development, deployment, and commercialization of Wireless MESH Network Transceiver Modules. Through this Agreement, we will extend our relationship to combine and take our technologies to the next level of product offerings and customer solutions," according to David Petite, President of StatSignal IPC, LLC. "We are delighted to collaborate with SIPCO in the continued development of the iModule2. Combining SIPCO's patented MESH technology and RFM's patented low-power RF transceivers, the iModule2 will be a truly innovative product," stated David Kirk, Chief Executive Officer of RFM. Mr. Kirk further commented, "This latest technology agreement exemplifies our strategy to expand further into the MESH networking market." About StatSignal IPC, LLC StatSignal Systems, Inc. is a pioneer in the field of wireless mesh networks research and development. It was founded in 1994. StatSignal IPC, LLC (SIPCO) was spun out in 2003 to pursue technology licensing in new markets. SIPCO is based in Atlanta and is a privately held company. SIPCO has developed an extensive Intellectual Property and Patent portfolio covering MESH networking technologies using its OEA designs for Wireless LAN to WAN and fixed wireless network applications. These patents cover a variety of different applications and products for remote automation control and monitoring and other value-added services. SIPCO's patented mesh technology which has been operational over four years is offered in the form of technology and patent licenses, combining chipsets, software, and product reference designs for OEMs, and system integrators. About RFM Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, RFM, headquartered in Dallas, is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of a broad range of radio frequency components and modules based on surface acoustic wave technology for the automotive, consumer, distribution, industrial, medical, security and telecommunications markets worldwide. For more information on RF Monolithics, Inc., please visit our websites at www.rfm.com and www.wirelessis.com. Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements, made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks and uncertainties. Statements of RFM's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions involve risks and uncertainties. Statements containing terms such as "believe," "feel," "expects," "plans," "anticipates" or similar terms are considered to contain uncertainty and are forward-looking statements, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in RFM's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended Aug. 31, 2004. RFM does not assume any obligation to update any information contained in this release. CONTACT: RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas Carol Bivings, 972-448-3767 or StatSignal IPC, LLC, Atlanta Candida Stevens, 404-252-5512 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----