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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): October 27, 1998
Nanophase Technologies Corporation
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-22333 36-3687863
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.
453 Commerce Street, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60521
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (630) 323-1200
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 27, 1998, the Registrant issued the press release attached as Exhibit
99.1. The information contained in this press release is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated October 27, 1998.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Nanophase Technologies Corporation
Dated: October 27, 1998 By: /s/ Robert W. Cross
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Robert W. Cross
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit # Item
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99.1 Press Release
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