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): November 23, 2000
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.)
9800 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 818, Los Angeles, California 90045
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 410-7290
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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
On November 23, 2000, Registrant and Registrant's independent
accountants, KPMG International, agreed to terminate their
relationship. There were no disagreements with KPMG International on
any matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement
disclosures or auditing scope or procedures through November 23, 2000.
The Board of Directors of the Registrant is currently
interviewing various accounting firms for replacement of KPMG
International and have not made the final decision concerning the
appointment of independent accountants.
Item 5. Other Events
None
Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors
None
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements - None
Exhibits - None
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.
Dated: December 8, 2000 By: /s/ Alan Phan
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Dr. Alan Phan
Chairman of the Board
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