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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
NOVEMBER 10, 2000
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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PEREGRINE SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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0-22209 95-3773312
(Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
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3611 VALLEY CENTRE DRIVE
FIFTH FLOOR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
(858) 481-5000
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On November 10, 2000, Peregrine Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation,
announced that it has completed the pricing of $250 million of convertible
subordinated notes (plus an additional amount of up to $37.5 million at the
option of the purchasers) to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons
in a private placement. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PEREGRINE SYSTEMS, INC.
Dated: November 10, 2000 By: /s/ Eric. P. Deller
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Eric P. Deller
Vice President and General Counsel
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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99.1 Press Release dated November 10, 2000 of Peregrine Systems,
Inc.
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