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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: May 13, 1998
BAAN COMPANY N.V.
Vanenburgerallee 13
3882 RH Putten
The Netherlands
and
11911 Freedom Drive, Suite 300
Reston, Virginia USA 20190
(Addresses of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Yes [ ] No [X]
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BAAN COMPANY N.V.
FORM 6-K
1. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANTS
Moret, Ernst & Young Accountants, Utrecht, The Netherlands, has resigned
as the Registrant's independent auditors. The resignation does not affect their
audit of the consolidated financial statements of the Registrant and its
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997. Moret, Ernst & Young has advised the
Registrant that because of the contemplated business relationship that is
proposed to be entered into between the Registrant and Ernst & Young, LLP (the
United States affiliated firm of Moret, Ernst & Young), they should not continue
to act as the Registrant's independent auditors. Ernst & Young, LLP is currently
in negotiations with the Registrant to conclude a worldwide software consultancy
agreement.
Effective May 13, 1998, the Registrant has engaged Coopers & Lybrand
N.V. to audit the Registrant's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal
year ending December 31, 1998. The engagement of Coopers & Lybrand N.V. has been
reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee and by the Board of Supervisory
Directors of the Registrant.
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SIGNATURES:
Pursuant to the requirement 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.
BAAN COMPANY N.V.
By: /s/ N.M. (Klaas) Wagenaar
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N.M. (Klaas) Wagenaar
Senior Vice President, Administration &
Chief Financial Officer and Chief
Operating Officer
Date: May 13, 1998
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