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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): February 26, 1999
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ANDREA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
New York 1-4324 11-0482020
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
45 Melville Park Road, Melville, New York 11747
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (516) 719-1800
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On February 26, 1999, Christopher P. Sauvigne, President and Chief Operating
Officer of the Registrant advised the Registrant that he will postpone
assuming a position on the Registrant's Board of Directors in order to comply
with certain interpretations of the regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission regarding the independence of outside auditors. Prior to becoming
an officer of the Registrant, Mr. Sauvigne was a Partner of Arthur Andersen
LLP, the Registrant's independent auditor.
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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.
Dated: February 26, 1999 ANDREA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
/s/ Patrick D. Pilch
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Patrick D. Pilch
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
