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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-C
REPORT BY ISSUER OF SECURITIES QUOTED ON NASDAQ
INTERDEALER QUOTATION SYSTEM
Filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 13a-17
or 15d-17 thereunder
Anesta Corp.
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(Exact name of issuer as specified in charter)
4745 Wiley Post Way, Plaza 6, Ste. 650, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code (801) 595-1405
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I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Indicate any change (increase or decrease) of five percent or more in the
number of shares outstanding:
1. Title of security Common Stock
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2. Number of shares outstanding before the change 7,225,331
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3. Number of shares outstanding after the change 9,225,331
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4. Effective date of change 06/06/96
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5. Method of change:
Specify method (such as merger, acquisition, exchange, distribution, stock
split, reverse split, acquisition of stock for treasury, etc.)
Sale of Shares of Common Stock
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Give brief description of transaction Public offering of 2,000,000 shares
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II. CHANGE IN NAME OF ISSUER
1. Name prior to change
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2. Name after change
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3. Effective date of charter amendment changing name
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4. Date of shareholder approval of change, if required
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Date 06/06/96 /s/ WILLIAM C. MOELLER
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(Officer's signature & title)
William C. Moeller
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Treasurer
