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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) - November 3, 2000
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THE CRONOS GROUP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
LUXEMBOURG 0-24464
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number)
Incorporation)
16, Allee Marconi, Boite Postale 260, L-2120 Luxembourg
(Address of principal executive offices)
352-453145
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. Other Events
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On November 2, 2000, The Cronos Group issued the press release, which
is filed herewith as Exhibit 1.
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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.
THE CRONOS GROUP
Registrant
By: /s/ Dennis J. Tietz
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Dennis J. Tietz
Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 3, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
1. Press Release dated November 2, 2000
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