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 10, 2000
BICO, 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.)
2275 Swallow Hill Road, Bldg. 2500, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15220
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (412) 429-0673
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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.
BICO, Inc. announced today that effective
Wednesday, October 11, 2000 the symbol used to
identify the Company on the electronic bulletin
board, where the Company's common stock is traded,
will change from "BICO" to "BIKO." The symbol
change is a mandatory requirement of the Nasdaq
Stock Market as a result of a recent Company name
change from Biocontrol Technology, Inc. to BICO,
Inc.
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.
BICO, INC.
by /s/ Fred E. Cooper
Fred E. Cooper, CEO
DATED: October 10, 2000
BICO, INC. WILL CHANGE STOCK SYMBOL TO "BIKO"
Pittsburgh, PA - October 10, 2000 - BICO, Incorporated
(OTCBB:BIKO) announced today that effective Wednesday,
October 11, 2000 the symbol used to identify the Company on
the electronic bulletin board (OTCBB), where the Company's
common stock is traded, will change from "BICO" to "BIKO."
The symbol change is a mandatory requirement of the
Nasdaq Stock Market as a result of a recent Company name
change from Biocontrol Technology, Inc. to BICO, Inc. That
change required a new BICO CUSIP number (a unique
identification number assigned to company stock
certificates), which in turn then required a change in the
Company's stock symbol.
BICO, Inc. has its corporate offices in Pittsburgh, PA
and is involved in the development and manufacture of
biomedical devices and environmental products.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Investors Media
Diane McQuaide Susan Taylor
1.412.429.0673 phone 1.412.429.0673 phone
1.412.279.9690 fax 1.412.279.5041 fax
INVESTOR RELATIONS NEWSLINE NUMBER: 1.800.357.6204
WEBSITE: www.bico.com
