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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
September 14, 2000
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Date of Report (Date of
earliest event reported)
ONYX SOFTWARE CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Washington 0-25361 91-1629814
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
3180 139/th/ Avenue SE, Suite 500, Bellevue, Washington 98005-4091
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(425) 451-8060
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
None
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On September 18, 2000, Onyx Software Corporation announced that it had
entered into a joint venture with Softbank Investment Corporation and Prime
Systems Corporation to create Onyx Software Co., Ltd., a Japanese corporation,
for the purpose of distributing Onyx's technology and product offerings in
Japan. Onyx Japan, which is majority owned and controlled by Onyx Software, is
structured as a Japanese venture in order to have the flexibility to take
advantage of local investments and Japanese stock market opportunities, as well
as for business reasons. Onyx Software Corporation made an initial investment of
approximately $4.33 million. A copy of the joint venture agreement is attached
as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the press
release relating to the joint venture is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
10.1* Joint Venture Agreement dated September 14, 2000, between Onyx Software
Corporation and Prime Systems Corporation (filed herewith).
99.1 Onyx Software Corporation press release dated September 18, 2000,
announcing Joint Venture Agreement that creates Onyx Japan.
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* Confidential treatment requested.
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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.
ONYX SOFTWARE CORPORATION
Dated: October 23, 2000 By: /s/ Amy Kelleran
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Name: Amy Kelleran
Its: Interim Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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10.1* Joint Venture Agreement dated September 14, 2000,
between Onyx Software Corporation and Prime Systems
Corporation (filed herewith).
99.1 Onyx Software Corporation press release dated
September 18, 2000, announcing Joint Venture
Agreement that creates Onyx Japan.
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* Confidential treatment requested.
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