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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): July 14, 1998
VERSANT CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
CALIFORNIA
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-28540 94-3079392
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(Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) (Identification No.)
6539 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, CA 94555
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(510) 789-1500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
VERSANT OBJECT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Change of Corporate Name
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On July 14, 1998, the Company changed its name from Versant Object
Technology Corporation to Versant Corporation.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
VERSANT CORPORATION
Date: July 29, 1998 By: /s/ GARY RHEA
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Gary Rhea
Vice President - Finance and Administration
