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UNITED STATES
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): August 9, 2000
QUIDEL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-10961 94-2573850
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
10165 McKeller Court
San Diego, CA 92121
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (858) 552-1100
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On August 9, 2000, the Board of Directors of Quidel Corporation (the
"Registrant") approved amendments to the Registrant's Bylaws. A copy of the
Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended on August 9, 2000, is attached as
Exhibit 3.2 hereto and is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 3.2. Bylaws of Quidel Corporation as amended on August 9, 2000.
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SIGNATURE
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.
QUIDEL CORPORATION
Date: 11/3/00 By: /S/ CHARLES J. CASHION
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Charles Cashion
Senior Vice President,
Corporate Operations
Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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3.2 Bylaws of Quidel Corporation as amended on August 9, 2000.
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