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): August 11, 2000
Commission file number 1-5270
SOFTNET SYSTEMS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 11-1817252
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
650 Townsend Street, Suite 225
San Francisco, California 94103
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(415) 365-2500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On August 11, 2000, the Company released its earnings for the third
fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2000. A copy of the press release issued by the
Company on August 11, 2000 concerning the foregoing earnings release is filed
herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
On August 14, 2000, the Company announced that Ian Aaron resigned as
an officer and director of the Company. A copy of the press release issued by
the Company on August 14, 2000 concerning the foregoing resignation is filed
herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
On August 16, 2000, the Company announced a stock buy-back program.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company on August 16, 2000 concerning
the foregoing stock buy-back program is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.3 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits. The following document is filed as an exhibit to this
report:
1. Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated August 11, 2000.
2. Exhibit 99.2 - Press Release dated August 14, 2000.
3. Exhibit 99.3 - Press Release dated August 16, 2000.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
SoftNet Systems, Inc.
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(Registrant)
Date: August 25, 2000 By: /s/ Lawrence B. Brilliant
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Lawrence B. Brilliant
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
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SoftNet Systems, Inc.
Exhibit Index
to Form 8-K
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated August 11, 2000.
99.2 Press Release dated August 14, 2000.
99.3 Press Release dated August 16, 2000.
