UNITED STATES
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): June 20, 2000
BUSH BOAKE ALLEN INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 001-13030 13-2560391
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
7 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-1855
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (201) 391-9870
Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On June 20, 2000, Bush Boake Allen Inc., a Virginia corporation (the
"Company"), issued a press release stating that it has engaged Credit Suisse
First Boston Corporation to help explore various strategic alternatives to
enhance shareholder value, including the possible sale or merger of the Company.
A copy of such press release is filed herein as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Exhibits
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated June 20, 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 hereunto duly authorized.
BUSH BOAKE ALLEN INC.
Dated: June 22, 2000 By: /s/ Dennis M. Meany
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Dennis M. Meany
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated June 20, 2000.
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