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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) JULY 9, 1996
EPL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
COLORADO 33-150-D 84-0990658
(State of incorporation) (Commission File No.)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
200 FOUR FALLS CORPORATE CENTER, SUITE 315, W. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (610) 834-9600
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On July 9, 1996, EPL Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") began trading in the
Nasdaq SmallCap Market. The Company's stock was previously traded on the
National Association of Securities Dealers Bulletin Board under the symbol EPTG.
The Company's trading symbol on Nasdaq continues as EPTG.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
a) Not Applicable
b) Not Applicable
c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated July 9, 1996 in relation to EPL
Technologies, Inc. trading in the Nasdaq SmallCap Market under
the trading symbol EPTG.
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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.
Dated: July 10, 1996 EPL Technologies, Inc.
By: /s/ Paul L. Devine
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Paul L. Devine
Chairman and President
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Press Release dated July 9, 1996 in relation to EPL Technologies, Inc.
trading in the Nasdaq SmallCap Market under the trading symbol EPTG.
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CONTACT:
Paul L. Devine John P. Kehoe/Van Negris
Chairman Kehoe, White, Savage & Co., Inc.
(610) 834-9600 (212) 888-1616
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EPL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SHARES NOW TRADE IN NASDAQ SMALLCAP MARKET
West Conshohocken, PA -- July 9, 1996 -- EPL Technologies, Inc., began trading
on July 9, 1996 in the Nasdaq Small Cap Market, Paul L. Devine, Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer announced. The Company's stock was
previously traded on the National Association of Securities Dealers Bulletin
Board under the symbol EPTG. EPL's trading symbol on Nasdaq continues as EPTG.
Paul L. Devine stated: "We believe that our entry into the Nasdaq SmallCap
Market provides brokers and others with immediate access to the best bid and ask
prices and other information about the Company's shares throughout the trading
day. We feel that the listing affords our shareholders greater stability and
marketability of their investment in the company and invites broader
participation by the institutional segment of the investment community. The
upgraded listing also represents a tangible and very public acknowledgment of
the accomplishments of the dedicated staff of the men and women at EPL who are
the true engine of our growth. We are pleased to have our common stock listed on
the Nasdaq stock market."
EPL Technologies, Inc., through subsidiaries that utilize proprietary packaging
and processing aids and related technologies, is in the business of maintaining
the integrity of fresh cut produce. The Company believes its technologies are
safe, (FDA GRAS listed) environmentally "friendly" and add tangible value to the
business of its customers.
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