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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): May 17, 2002
EQUIDYNE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-9922 04-2608713
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
11770 Bernardo Plaza Court, Suite 351, San Diego,
California 92128
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(858) 451-7001
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On May 17, 2002, Equidyne Corporation (the "Company") issued a press
release which announced that its board of directors has approved amendments to
the Company's By-Laws to provide certain procedures for stockholders taking
action by written consent without a meeting. A copy of the press release is
attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the Amended and Restated
By-Laws is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated May 17, 2002
Exhibit 99.2 Amended and Restated By-laws
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: May 17, 2002
EQUIDYNE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Marcus R. Rowan
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Name: Marcus R. Rowan
Title: Chief Executive Officer