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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): November 14, 2000
NEOSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 0-27718 13-3549286
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
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102 Witmer Road, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 441-5890
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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Amendment to Shareholder Rights Plan. On November 13, 2000, the Board
of Directors of Neose Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") approved an amendment
to the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between the Company and American
Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Rights Agent, effective as of December 3,
1998 (the "Rights Agreement"). The terms of the amendment are set forth in
attached Amendment No. 1 to the Rights Agreement, dated November 14, 2000, which
permits a specified significant stockholder to increase its percentage of
beneficial ownership in the Company to more than 15%, but less than 20%, without
being deemed an Acquiring Person under the Rights Agreement.
The Board also approved an agreement with the specified stockholder
related to the amendment to the Rights Plan, which is generally described in the
attached press release.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information And Exhibits.
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(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired: None
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: None
(c) Exhibits: Reference is made to the Exhibit Index annexed hereto
and made a part hereof.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
NEOSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ P. Sherrill Neff
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P. Sherrill Neff
President, Chief Operating Officer,
and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: November 14, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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4.1 Amendment No. 1 dated November 14, 2000 to the Amended and
Restated Rights Agreement dated as of December 3, 1998,
between Neose Technologies, Inc. and American Stock Transfer
& Trust Company, as Rights Agent.
99.1 Press Release issued on November 14, 2000 by
Neose Technologies, Inc.
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