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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
APRIL 9, 2001
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
GENUS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 000 - 17139 94-2790804
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1139 KARLSTAD DRIVE
SUNNYVALE, CA 94089
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(408) 747-7120
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On April 9, 2001 Genus, Inc. issued a press release regarding the private
placement of common stock and warrants. It is anticipated the private placement
will be complete by the end of the second quarter, June 30, 2001. A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 99.1 Press release of Genus, Inc. dated April 9, 2001.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
GENUS, INC.
Date: April 9, 2001 By: /s/ Kenneth Schwanda
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Name: Kenneth Schwanda
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Vice President, Finance