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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): July 26, 1999
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Hauser, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado 0-17174 84-0926801
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
5555 Airport Boulevard
Boulder, Colorado 80301
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 443-4662
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
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On July 26, 1999, the board of directors of Hauser, Inc. (the "Company"),
voted to change the Company's fiscal year from a year ending April 30 to a year
ending March 31. The Company intends to file a report on Form 10-K for the
eleven-month transition period ending March 31, 2000.
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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.
Hauser, Inc.
Dated: September 9, 1999 By: /s/ Ralph Heimann
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Name: Ralph Heimann
Title: Secretary
