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 October 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 ___
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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.
Yes ___
No X
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____.
On October 8, 2003, Autonomy Corporation plc (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s preliminary results for the three months ended September 30, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibits
99.1
Release issued on October 8, 2003, announcing preliminary results for the three months ended September 30, 2003.
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: October 8, 2003
By:
_/s/ Andrew M. Kanter_________________
Andrew M. Kanter
Chief Operating Officer
AUTONOMY CORPORATION PLC
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
Description
99.1
Release issued on October 8, 2003, announcing preliminary results for the three months ended September 30, 2003
