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 August 22, 1996
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META-SOFTWARE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
0-27040
(Commission File Number)
California 94-2654873
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
1300 White Oaks Road
Campbell, CA 95008-6758
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(408) 369-5400
Item 5. Other Events
On August 22, 1996, Meta-Software, Inc., a California corporation (the
"Company") announced the signing of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization
whereby the Company would be acquired by Avant! Corporation. Further details
regarding this announcement are contained in the Company's press release dated
August 22, 1996 attached as an exhibit hereto and incorporated by reference
herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99 Meta-Software, Inc. Press Release dated August 22, 1996.
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.
META-SOFTWARE, INC.
Date: September 13, 1996 By: /s/ WILLIAM C. SMITH
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William C. Smith
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized and Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
META-SOFTWARE, INC.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description Sequential Page Number
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99 Press Release dated August 22, 1996