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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
December 6, 2000
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
GALAGEN INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware 0-27976 41-1719104
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification
No.)
301 Carlson Parkway , Suite 301
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305
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(Address of Principal Executive (Zip Code)
Offices)
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Telephone Number: (952) 258-5500
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
The Board of Directors of the Company has approved amendments to
certain provisions of the By-Laws of the Company. Attached as Exhibit 3.1 is a
copy of the Second Restated By-Laws of the Company, which reflects the
amendments and which is incorporated herein by reference.
On December 6, 2000, GalaGen Inc. (the "Company") posted a Shareholder
Update to its web site at www.galagen.com. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of
the Shareholder Update, which is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(C) EXHIBITS.
Exhibits Description
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3.1 Second Restated By-Laws of the Company.
99.1 Shareholder Update dated December 6, 2000.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 6, 2000
GALAGEN INC.
(Registrant)
By /s/ Franklin L. Kuhar
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Franklin L. Kuhar
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
(Principal financial and accounting
officer and duly authorized signatory
on behalf of the registrant)
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description Method of Filing
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3.1 Second Restated By-Laws of the Company. Filed herewith.
99.1 Shareholder Update dated December 6, 2000. Filed herewith.
