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 June 1, 2005 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) CONVERA CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-31989 54-1987541 (State or other (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation) 1921 GALLOWS ROAD, SUITE 200 VIENNA, VIRGINIA 22182 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 761-3700 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): _____ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) _____ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) _____ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) _____ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On June 1, 2005, Convera Corporation Inc. (the "Company") accepted the resignation of Steven M. Samowich, the Company's Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Samowich resigned from his position in order to pursue other interests. 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/ JOHN R. POLCHIN John R. Polchin Chief Financial Officer Date: June 2, 2005