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) March 23, 1998
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AVITAR, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-20316 06-1174053
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
65 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (781) 821-2440
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Item 5. Other Events.
In a Press release issued on March 23, 1998, the Registrant announced
the submission of its compliance plan to a Hearing Panel of NASD which would, if
accepted, enable the registrant to maintain its listing on The NASDAQ SmallCap
Market.
In a Press Release issued on March 24, 1998, the Registrant announced
that its Chairman and President will convert approximately $400,000 of the debt
which the Registrant owes them to equity.
In a Press Release issued on March 25, 1998, the Registrant announced
that it had been notified that its stock would no longer be traded on The NASDAQ
SmallCap Market, but would instead be quoted on The NASD OTC Bulletin Board.
Item 7. Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued March 23, 1998
99.2 Press release issued March 24, 1998
99.3 Press release issued March 25, 1998
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 hereunto duly authorized.
AVITAR, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: March 25, 1998 By: /s/J.C. LEATHERMAN
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J.C. LEATHERMAN, JR.,
Chief Financial Officer