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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2000
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AMERIGON INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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California 0-21810 95-4318554
(State or other jurisdiction of(Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)File Number) Identification No.)
5462 Irwindale Avenue
Irwindale, California 91706
(626) 815-7400
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including
area code, of registrant's principal executive offices)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On October 20, 2000, the Company deposited $1.0 million in
escrow in connection with its discussions to acquire a
manufacturer of related automotive products. The $1.0 million
could either be forfeited or returned under certain
circumstances. Successful completion of a transaction will be
dependent upon the satisfactory completion of due diligence,
entering into a definitive acquisition agreement, final approval
by the Amerigon Board of Directors, as well as financing and
other customary closing conditions. There is no guarantee that a
transaction will be completed.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
AMERIGON INCORPORATED
By: /s/ Craig Newell
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Craig Newell
Vice President, Finance
Date: November 8, 2000
