SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington DC 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: July 20, 2000
BAAN COMPANY N.V.
Baron van Nagellstraat 89
3771 LK Barneveld
The Netherlands
and
2191 Fox Mill Road, Suite 500
Herndon, VA 20171
(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]
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82 N.A.
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BAAN COMPANY N.V.
FORM 6-K
Baan Company N.V., a Netherlands corporation ("Baan Company"), issued a
press release dated July 20, 2000 (the "Press Release") announcing Baan
Company's second quarter results for the three months ended June 30, 2000.
The Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form
6-K and is incorporated by reference herein. The foregoing summary of the Press
Release is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Press Release.
Any statements contained in the Press Release that are not historical
facts are forward-looking statements. In particular, statements using the words
"will," "plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," or like terms are by
their nature predictions based upon current plans, expectations, estimates, and
assumptions. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties
that could significantly affect outcomes, which may differ materially from the
expectations, estimates, or assumptions expressed in or implied by any such
forward-looking statements. Specific risks applicable to such forward-looking
statements include risks associated with the failure to conclude any proposed
agreement and/or changing conditions in the marketplace. Other risks and
uncertainties associated with the businesses of Baan Company may be reviewed in
Baan Company's public filings on Form 6-K and Form 20-F. Those documents are
publicly on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The foregoing
disclaimer does not apply to statements made in connection with the offer to
purchase the outstanding common shares of Baan Company by Invensys plc.
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release of Baan Company N.V. dated July 20,
2000.
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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.
BAAN COMPANY N.V.
Date: July 20, 2000 By: /s/ ROBERT GOUDIE
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Robert Goudie
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of Baan Company N.V. dated
July 20, 2000.
