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): August 4, 1998 (August 4,
1998)
LASERSIGHT INCORPORATED
Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
Delaware
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
0-19671 65-0273162
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Commission File Number I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.
3300 University Boulevard, Suite 140, Orlando, Florida 32792
Address of Principal Executive offices
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (407) 678-9900
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Item 5. Other Events
The press release issued by LaserSight Incorporated dated August 4, 1998 is
incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99 Press Release dated August 4, 1998
SIGNATURES
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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.
LaserSight Incorporated
Date: August 4, 1998 By: /s/ Michael R. Farris
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Michael R. Farris
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 99
NASDAQ SYMBOL: LASE
LASERSIGHT INCORPORATED AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DENY REPORTED ALLEGATIONS
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 4, 1998) - LaserSight Incorporated (Nasdaq: LASE) and its
Chief Executive Officer Michael Farris deny the reported allegations made
against them in a lawsuit reportedly filed by Mercacorp, Inc. against a number
of defendants, alleging various security laws violations. The company and Mr.
Farris will vigorously defend against such allegations.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events
and future performance of the company, which involve risks and uncertainties
that could materially affect actual results. Investors should refer to documents
that the company files from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission for a description of certain factors that could cause actual results
to vary from current expectations and the forward-looking statements contained
in this press release. Such filings include, without limitation, the company's
Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports.
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