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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): June 5, 2000
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
620 Airpark Road, Napa, CA 94450
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Address of Principal Executive Offices Zip Code
(707) 226-3900
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
George Van Lear has resigned as President of Senetek Plc and has left
the Company to pursue other opportunities. Frank Massino, the Company's Chief
Executive Officer, will assume Dr. Van Lear's duties as President. Senetek Plc
has no immediate plans to seek a replacement for Dr. Van Lear.
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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: July 17, 2000
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SENETEK PLC
By: /s/ Frank Massino
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Name: Frank Massino
Title: Chief Executive Officer