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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): February 23, 1999
SENETEK PLC
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
UNITED KINGDOM
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-14691 77-0039728
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Commission File No. I.R.S. Employer Identification Number
23 PALACE STREET, LONDON, ENGLAND SW1E 5HW
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Address of Principal Executive Offices Zip Code
011-44-171-828-4800
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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ITEM 4. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
On February 23, 1999, the Registrant, Senetek PLC, engaged the auditing
firm of BDO Stoy Hayward.
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 24, 1999
SENETEK PLC
By: /s/ Stewart Slade
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Stewart Slade
Chief Financial Officer