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 September 2003
Commission File Number 000-30716
AUTONOMY CORPORATION PLC
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.
Form 20-F X
Form 40-F ___
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____
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Yes ___
No X
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On September 2, 2003, Autonomy Corporation plc, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of England and Wales (“Autonomy”), completed its acquisition of Virage, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Virage”). As a result of the merger, each outstanding share of Virage common stock (other than shares for which appraisal is sought under applicable law) has been converted into the right to receive $1.10 per share in cash.
A copy of the press release announcing completion of the transaction is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The foregoing description of the acquisition does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Agreement and Plan of Merger previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on July 10, 2003.
Exhibits
99.1
Press release, dated September 3, 2003, announcing completion of the acquisition by Autonomy of Virage, Inc.
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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.
AUTONOMY CORPORATION PLC
Date: September 3, 2003
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, dated September 3, 2003, announcing completion of the acquisition by Autonomy of Virage, Inc.
