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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 9, 1998
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HAYES CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 0-21697 52-1987873
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
incorporation or Identification No.)
organization)
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5854 PEACHTREE CORNERS EAST
NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30092
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(770) 840-9200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area
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(Former name and former address from last report)
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ITEM 3. OTHER EVENTS
On October 9, 1998, the Hayes Corporation and its affiliates filed a
petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (Case No.
98-2278 (MFW)) for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code due to
its inability to pay its debts on a current basis.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Hayes Corporation has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HAYES CORPORATION
/s/ Charles Marantz
Date: October 16, 1998 ----------------------------------------
Charles Marantz, Chief Financial Officer
