Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On February 25, 2013, Avid Technology, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it is postponing its fourth quarter fiscal 2012 earnings release and investor conference call. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit relating to Item 7.01 shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed:

Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press release dated February 25, 2013

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