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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): JANUARY 16, 2001
FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-11860 04-3186320
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
600 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA 01887
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (978) 988-5888
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 16, 2001, Focus Enhancements ("Focus") announced it completed the
acquisition of Videonics, Inc ("Videonics"). The acquisition will be accounted
for as a purchase, in a stock-for-stock transaction.
A copy of a press release issued January 16, 2001 by the Registrant is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
99 Focus Enhancements, Inc. Press Release
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SIGNATURE
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.
FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.
Date: January 17, 2001 BY: /s/ Richard A. Nardella
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Name: Richard A. Nardella
Title: Principal Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Sequential
Number Description Page Number
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99 Focus Enhancements, Inc. 5
Press Release
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