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FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report: May 11, 2016
(Date of earliest event reported)

 

Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(800) 976-8776
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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:

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Item 8.01. Other Events

On May 11, 2016, Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc. issued a press release announcing today that portfolio company Mattson Technology has announced the completion of its acquisition by Beijing E-Town Dragon Semiconductor Industry Investment Center. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Mattson stockholders will receive $3.80 per share in cash.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(a) Financial statements:
             None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
             None
(c) Shell company transactions:
             None
(d) Exhibits

 

99.1 Press Release dated May 11, 2016.

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.