FORM 6-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November 2004
Commission File Number: 001-10378
AVENTIS
67917 Strasbourg, cedex 9
France
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover 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): Not applicable
| Signatures | ||||||||
| Exhibit Index | ||||||||
| EX-99.1 NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY & AMENDMENT & TERMINATION OF DEPOSIT AGREEMENT | ||||||||
| EX-99.2 NOTICE TO REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ADR | ||||||||
| EX-99.3 INFORMATION BOOKLET | ||||||||
The materials set forth on Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3 have each been mailed to registered holders of Aventis ADSs by The Bank of New York, as depositary.
Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3 are incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit List
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Notice of Successor Depositary and Amendment and Termination of Deposit Agreement, dated October 28, 2004 | |
| Exhibit 99.2 | Notice to Registered Holders of American Depositary Receipts, dated November 8, 2004, relating to Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on December 13, 2004 | |
| Exhibit 99.3 | Information Booklet enclosed with Notice to Registered Holders of American Depositary Receipts |
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.
| AVENTIS (Registrant) | ||||
| Date: November 15, 2004 | By: | /s/ Jean-Claude Leroy | ||
| Name: | Jean-Claude Leroy | |||
| Title: | Member of the Management Board and Chief Financial Officer | |||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Notice of Successor Depositary and Amendment and Termination of Deposit Agreement, dated October 28, 2004 | |
| Exhibit 99.2 | Notice to Registered Holders of American Depositary Receipts, dated November 8, 2004, relating to Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on December 13, 2004 | |
| Exhibit 99.3 | Information Booklet enclosed with Notice to Registered Holders of American Depositary Receipts |
