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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: (date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2000
CATALYTICA, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-20966 94-2262240
(State or other jurisdiction of [Commission File Number] (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
430 Ferguson Drive
Mountain View, California 94043-
5275
(Address of principal executive offices)
(650) 960-3000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 24, 2000, Catalytica, Inc. issued a press release reporting
financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30,
2000. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Catalytica, Inc. Press Release issued October 24, 2000.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act or 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Catalytica, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: November 7, 2000 By: /s/ Dr. Ricardo B. Levy
Dr. Ricardo B. Levy
President
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
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99.1 Catalytica, Inc. Press Release issued October 24, 2000.
