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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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2000
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PERVASIVE SOFTWARE INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 000-23043 74-2693793
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
12365 Riata Trace Parkway, Building II, Austin, Texas 78727
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Company's telephone number, including area code: (512) 231-6000
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report.)
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Item 5. Other Events
On October 23, 2000, Pervasive Software Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing that the Board of Directors of the Company approved the
adoption of a Rights Agreement. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1
to this 8-K.
Item 7. Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Pervasive Software Inc. Press Release issued October 23, 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.
PERVASIVE SOFTWARE INC.
Date: October 24, 2000 By: /s/ James Offerdahl
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James Offerdahl
Chief Financial Officer,
Chief Operating Officer and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Pervasive Software Inc. Press Release issued October 23, 2000.
