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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 14, 1998
BIOCONTROL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 0-10822 25-1229323
(State of other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
300 Indian Springs Road, Indiana, Pennsylvania 15701
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (412) 349-1811
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(Former name or former address,
if changes since last report.)
Item 1. Change in Control of Registrant.
Not applicable.
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
Not applicable.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Events.
Biocontrol Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:BICO) announced today that
effective October 15, 1998, its common stock will trade on the
electronic bulletin board under the same symbol, BICO.
Biocontrol intends to immediately begin the appeal process
for relisting on the Nasdaq Small-Cap Market, and has already
begun to submit information that it believes will support its appeal.
Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors.
Not Applicable.
Item 7. Financial Statement, Pro Forma Financial Information
and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements and Businesses Acquired -
Not Applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information - Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits - Press Release.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement 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.
BIOCONTROL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
by /s/ Fred E. Cooper
Fred E. Cooper, CEO
DATED: October 14, 1998
BIOCONTROL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
2275 Swallow Hill Road, Building 2500
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Investors Media
Diane McQuaide Susan Taylor
1.412.429.0673 phone 1.412.279.9455 phone
1.412.279.9690 fax 1.412.279.9447 fax
BIOCONTROL TO TRADE ON THE ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARD
Pittsburgh, PA - October 14, 1998 - Biocontrol Technology,
Inc. (OTCBB.BICO) announced today that effective October 15,
1998, its common stock will trade on the electronic bulletin
board under the same symbol, BICO. Biocontrol intends to
immediately begin the appeal process for relisting on the Nasdaq
Small-Cap Market, and has already begun to submit information
that it believes will support its appeal.
The Company emphasizes that shareholders and brokers should
not expect any change in their ability to execute transactions,
since the bulletin board provides a fully-accessible and liquid
market for trading.
Biocontrol Technology, Inc. (www.bico.com) has its corporate
offices in Pittsburgh, PA and is involved in the development and
manufacture of biomedical devices and environmental products.
This press release contains forward looking statements and
shareholders and potential investors are cautioned that
such statements are predictions and actual events or results may
vary significantly.
