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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): April 21, 1997
VOICE POWERED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 1-11476 95-3977501
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
or incorporation Number) Identification No.)
18425 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 508, Tarzana, California 91356
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number; including area code 818-757-1100
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On April 21, 1997, Voice Powered Technology International, Inc. (the
"Company") issued a press release stating that it is unable to timely file its
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 due to
significant financial difficulties which may affect the ability of the Company
to continue as a going concern.
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.
VOICE POWERED TECHNOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date: April 21, 1997 By: /s/ Edward M. Krakauer
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Edward M. Krakauer,
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer
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