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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): FEBRUARY 29, 2000
SAFEGUARD SCIENTIFICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant specified in Charter)
PENNSYLVANIA 001-5620 23-1609753
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employee
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
435 DEVON PARK DRIVE
BUILDING 800 19087
WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA Zip Code
(Address of principal executive offices)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (610) 293-0600
Not Applicable
(Former name and former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
(a) On February 29, 2000 the Company issued a press release
announcing a three-for-one stock split on its Common Stock effected in
the form of a stock dividend to holders of record on March 13, 2000 and
the filing of a registration statement for an underwritten public
offering of Common Stock of the Company. The press release is filed as
Exhibit 99-1 hereto.
(b) On February 29, 2000, the Company issued a press release
concerning the appointment of Gerald Blitstein to senior vice president
and chief financial officer of the Company. The press release is filed
as Exhibit 99-2 hereto.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99-1 Press Release dated February 29, 2000.
99-2 Press Release dated February 29, 2000.
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Signature
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.
SAFEGUARD SCIENTIFICS, INC.
By: /s/ JAMES A. OUNSWORTH
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Name: James A. Ounsworth
Title: Senior Vice President
Dated: March 1, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Page No. Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99-1 Press Release dated February 29, 2000.
99-2 Press Release dated February 29, 2000.