Seagate Technology — Regulatory Filings 2011

Oct 12, 2011

*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): October 12, 2011

*SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY*

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Ireland	001-31560	98-0648577
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

38/39 Fitzwilliam Square Dublin 2 Ireland	NA
(Address of Principal Executive Office)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (353) (1) 234-3136

*NA*

(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):

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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*Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.*

On October 12, 2011, Seagate Technology plc issued a press release regarding the impact of the severe flooding in Thailand on its operations. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by Seagate Technology plc on October 12, 2011 regarding the impact of the severe flooding in Thailand on its operations.

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*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, hereunto duly authorized.

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
By:	/s/ Patrick J. O’Malley
Name:	Patrick J. O’Malley
Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: October 12, 2011

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