FORM 8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 6, 1999
THE HARTCOURT COMPANIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)
Utah
(State of incorporation or organization)
001-12671
(Commission File Number)
87-0400541
(I.R.S. Employee Identification No.)
1196 East Willow Street, Long Beach, California 91730
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (562) 426-9796
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Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant
None
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
None
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership
None
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
None
Item 5. Other Events
None
Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors
On December 6, 1999, Fred G. Luke and Jon L. Lawver resigned as Directors
and officers of the Company, effective immediately. There were no disagreements
between the Company and either Mr. Luke or Mr. Lawver, nor have Mr. Luke or Mr.
Lawver made a request that the company disclose any matter as a result of their
resignation.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
a) Financial Statements - None
b) Exhibits
Exhibit 17(a) - Resignation letter of Mr. Fred G. Luke
Exhibit 17(b) - Resignation letter of Mr. Jon L. Lawver
Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
None
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE HARTCOURT COMPANIES INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: December 7, 1999 By: /s/ Alan Phan
Dr. Alan Phan
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "17 (a)"
RESIGNATION LETTER OF FRED G. LUKE
FRED G. LUKE
4695 MacArthur Court, Suite 530
Newport Beach, California 92660
December 6, 1999
Board of Directors
The Hartcourt Companies, Inc.
1196 E. Willow Street
Long Beach, CA 90806
Gentlemen:
I hereby resign as an Officer and a Director of The Hartcourt Companies,
Inc. (the "Company") to be effective immediately. I state and represent that
this resignation is not because of any disagreement between myself and the
management of the Company relating to the Company's operations, policies and
practices.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Fred G. Luke
Fred G. Luke
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EXHIBIT "17(b)"
RESIGNATION LETTER OF JON L. LAWVER
JON L. LAWVER
4695 MacArthur Court, Suite 530
Newport Beach, California 92660
December 6, 1999
Board of Directors
The Hartcourt Companies, Inc.
1196 E. Willow Street
Long Beach, CA 90806
Gentlemen:
I hereby resign as an Officer and a Director of The Hartcourt Companies,
Inc. (the "Company") to be effective immediately. I state and represent that
this resignation is not because of any disagreement between myself and the
management of the Company relating to the Company's operations, policies and
practices.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Jon L. Lawver
Jon L. Lawver
JLL:c
