SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
SEPTEMBER 20, 2000
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 jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
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: (858) 713-7300
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Item 5. Other Events
Attached hereto is a press release issued by the registrant on September 20,
2000.
Item 7. Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated September 20, 2000
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: September 20, 2000 By: /s/ Arthur J. Benvenuto
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Arthur J. Benvenuto
Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
