FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April 2005
AUTONOMY CORPORATION PLC
Commission File No: 000-30716
Cambridge Business Park
Cowley Road
Cambridge CB4 0WZ
United Kingdom
Tel: 44 (0)1223 448 000
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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On April 20, 2005, Autonomy Corporation plc (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's results for the three months ended March 31, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Also on April 20, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire etalk Corporation for a purchase price of US$70 million payable in a combination of cash and Company ordinary shares, with an opportunity to earn additional consideration payable in Company ordinary shares upon meeting and exceeding certain future performance-related targets. The consummation of the transaction is subject to certain conditions, including the approval of the shareholders of Autonomy and other customary closing conditions. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Exhibits | | |
|---|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press Release issued on April 20, 2005, announcing results for the three months ended March 31, 2005. | |
99.2 | Press Release issued on April 20, 2005, announcing an agreement to acquire etalk Corporation. |
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
| AUTONOMY CORPORATION PLC | |||
| Date: 21 April 2005 | By: | /s/ ANDREW M. KANTER Andrew M. Kanter Chief Operating Officer | |
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AUTONOMY CORPORATION PLC
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press Release issued on April 20, 2005, announcing results for the three months ended March 31, 2005. | |
99.2 | Press Release issued on April 20, 2005, announcing an agreement to acquire etalk Corporation. |
