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
October 24, 1996
(Date of earliest event reported)
Lanxide Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-16293 51-0270253
(State of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Identification No.)
1300 Marrows Road
Newark, Delaware 19714
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(302) 456-6200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 8.
On October 24, 1996, the Board of Directors of
Lanxide Corporation ("Lanxide") determined not to change
its fiscal year end to December 31. Lanxide's fiscal
year end will continue to be September 30.
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.
LANXIDE CORPORATION
By: /s/ Robert J. Ferris
Robert J. Ferris
Secretary, Treasurer and
Vice President-Administration
Date: October 25, 1996
