SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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) December 15, 2003
CONVERA CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-31989 54-1987541
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
or incorporation) Identification No.
1921 GALLOWS ROAD, SUITE 200
VIENNA, VIRGINIA 221826
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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 761-3700
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Item 5. Other Events
On December 15, 2003, Christopher Mann resigned as Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer of Convera Corporation (the "Company"). Pending appointment of a
successor, Mr. Mann has agreed to assist the Company during a transition period
and Carolyn Bae, the Company's Controller, will act as the Company's "principal
financial and accounting officer."
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, thereto duly authorized.
CONVERA CORPORATION
BY: /S/ PATRICK C. CONDO
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Patrick C. Condo
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Date: December 15, 2003