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SECURITIES EXCHANGE AND 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): August 3, 2000 (July 24, 2000)
ANESTA CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State of Incorporation)
0-23160 87-0424798
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
4745 WILEY POST WAY, PLAZA 6, SUITE 650, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84116
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
(801) 595-1405
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 24, 2000, Anesta Corp. (the "Company") issued a press release
concerning the financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated July 24, 2000
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 3, 2000
ANESTA CORP.
By: /s/ Roger P. Evans, CPA
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Roger P. Evans, CPA
Its: Vice President, Finance and Administration
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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99.1 Press release dated July 24, 2000
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