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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 (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 1997
GILBERT ASSOCIATES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-12588 23-2280922
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State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organizational No.) File Number) Identification)
P.O. BOX 1496, READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19603
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 856-5500
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Item 5. Other Events.
On April 30, 1997, Gilbert Associates, Inc. announced that it will change its
corporate name to Salient 3 Communications, Inc., effective May 1, 1997. At that
time, the Company's Class A Common Stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq
National Market under the new symbol, STCIA.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
GILBERT ASSOCIATES
/s/ Paul H. Snyder
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Paul H. Snyder
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: April 30, 1997
