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 29, 1996
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CALGENE, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware
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(State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-14802 68-0115089
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(Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1920 Fifth Street, Davis, CA 95616
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(916) 753-6313
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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 29, 1996, Calgene announced that the Department of Justice had
concluded its investigation of the proposed transaction between Calgene and
Monsanto Company, and that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino
Antitrust Improvements Act had expired. Calgene mailed proxy statements to
shareholders on February 12, and has scheduled the shareholder meeting to
approve the Monsanto transaction for Monday, March 25. There are no remaining
regulatory approvals required for closing. Subject to shareholder approval, the
closing is expected to occur prior to the end of March.
Signature
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Calgene, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: March 5, 1996 /s/ Michael J. Motroni
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Michael J. Motroni
Vice President - Finance
