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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): NOVEMBER 13, 2000
SAMES CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 001-01416 36-0808480
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (I.R.S. employer
of incorporation) identification no.)
9201 WEST BELMONT AVENUE 60131
FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 737-5970
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On November 13, 2000, the Board of Directors of Sames Corporation (the
"Company") announced that it has directed the Company's investment bankers,
William Blair & Company, to seek a buyer for the Company. The Company also
announced its earnings results for the quarter ending September 30, 2000.
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report is a copy of the press release relating
to these matters, which is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7(c). EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 13, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
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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.
SAMES CORPORATION
Date: November 13, 2000 By: /s/ Arnold H. Dratt
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Arnold H. Dratt - Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated November 13, 2000.
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