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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 5, 2000
INFERENCE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 000-26334 953436352
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
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100 Rowland Way
Novato, California 94945
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 893-7200
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On May 31, 2000, Inference Corporation, a Delaware corporation, announced
financial results for the quarter ended April 30, 2000. A copy of Inference's
press release announcing these financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1
hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
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99.1 Press Release dated May 31, 2000.
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.
INFERENCE CORPORATION
A Delaware Corporation
By: /s/ PHILIP D. RANGER
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Philip D. Ranger
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated May 31, 2000
