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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of July 9, 1999
MERANT plc
(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
The Lawn, Old Bath Road, Newbury, England RG14 1QN
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F X Form 40-F _____
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(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.)
Yes X No _____
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(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2 (b): 82-795.)
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LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT
MERANT plc
9 July 1999
MERANT plc
City Analyst Seminar
MERANT will be hosting a seminar for investors and brokers' analysts this
morning. The seminar is part of MERANT's ongoing Investor Relations
communications programme to educate these audiences on MERANT's business.
A team of ten MERANT executives will host the event, led by Gary Greenfield,
Chief Executive Officer, and Ken Sexton, Chief Financial Officer. Presentations
by MERANT's executives will focus on business strategy and products, market
position, and opportunities for future growth.
MERANT recently announced its results for the fiscal year ended 30 April 1999.
MERANT will not be commenting on the trading results for the current fiscal
quarter. MERANT currently plans to announce its financial results for the first
fiscal quarter ending 31 July 1999 in the second half of August 1999.
Enquiries:
John Woolland 0171 567 8000
Warburg Dillon Read
Giles Sanderson 0171 831 3113
Financial Dynamics
For related information visit the MERANT web site at http://www.merant.com/.
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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.
MERANT plc
(Registrant)
Date: July 9, 1999 By: /s/ Kenneth A. Sexton
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Kenneth Sexton
Chief Financial Officer
