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: April 1, 1997
(Date of earliest event reported)
Allen Organ Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 0-275 23-1263194
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
150 Locust Street, P.O. Box 36, Macungie, Pennsylvania 18062-0036
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
610-966-2200
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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Item 1-4 Not Applicable
Item 5 Other Events
The Allen Organ Company (NASDAQ - AORGB) today announced
that they have purchased a 75% interest in Legacy Audio in
exchange for $1,500,000 in cash.
Allen Organ is the worlds largest manufacturer of digital
church organs which are sold to the institutional and home
markets. Allen Organ also produces contract electronic
assemblies and data communications equipment. The company's
1996 annual sales were $36.7 million.
Legacy Audio, Springfield, IL, was founded in 1983. The
company is recognized as a premiere builder of high quality
speaker cabinets for hi-fi stereo and home theater
applications. The company's 1996 annual sales were $2.0
million.
This combination of Allen's manufacturing resources and
advanced digital technology, along with Legacy's expertise
in high-end audio technology, will enhance the capabilities
of both companies.
Item 6-8 Not Applicable
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.
ALLEN ORGAN COMPANY
Date: April 1, 1997 STEVEN MARKOWITZ
Steven Markowitz, President
