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UNITED STATES
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 (Dates of Earliest event reported) December 16, 1998
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EPL Technologies, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado 0 - 28444 84-0990658
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Philadelphia, PA 19113
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (610) 521-4400
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On December 16, 1998, EPL Technologies, Inc. announced the granting by
the U.S. patent office of two new U.S. patents for food processing aid-based
technologies designed to improve the quality and economic value of broccoli and
mushrooms as they are brought to the consumer, as detailed more fully in the
press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
a) Not Applicable
b) Not Applicable
c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated December 16, 1998 in relation to
new patents and product launch.
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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.
Dated: December 29, 1998 EPL Technologies, Inc.
By: /s/Paul L. Devine
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Paul L. Devine
Chairman and President
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