SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
JUNE 23, 1998
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
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ADVANCED TISSUE SCIENCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 0-016607 14-1701513
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(State or other jurisdictin (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) File No.) Identification No.)
10933 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (619) 450-5730
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Item 5. Other Events
On June 23, 1998, Advanced Tissue Sciences, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release reporting that a shareholder had filed a lawsuit against the
Company and two of its officers in the United States District Court for the
Southern District of California. The lawsuit alleges violations of the
federal securities laws, and purports to seek damages on behalf of a class of
shareholders who purchased Advanced Tissue Sciences, Inc. common stock during
the period from January 13, 1997 through June 11, 1998. The Company believes
that the lawsuit is without merit and intends to defend against it vigorously.
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.
ADVANCED TISSUE SCIENCES, INC.
Date: June 24, 1998 By: /s/ Arthur J. Benvenuto
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Arthur J. Benvenuto
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
