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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) AUGUST 9, 2000
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ADVANCED LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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OHIO 0-27202 34-1803229
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)
32000 AURORA ROAD SOLON, OHIO 44139
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code 440/519-0500
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On August 9, 2000, Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc. ("ADLT") announced its
revised outlook for the fourth quarter and fiscal year operating results. ADLT's
press release, dated August 9, 2000, relating to the revised outlook is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
( c ) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS PAGE NO.
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99.1 Press release of Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc.
dated August 9, 2000.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
ADVANCED LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Date: August 9, 2000 By: /s/ Wayne R. Hellman
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Wayne R. Hellman
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS PAGE NO.
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99.1 Press release of Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc.
dated August 9, 2000.
