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): May 12, 1997
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FISCHER-WATT GOLD COMPANY, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
NEVADA 0-17386 88-0227654
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) file number) Identification No.)
1621 North 3rd Street, Suite. 1000 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 208-664-6757
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Item 5. Other Events
Pursuant to Rule 135c, notice was given by the registrant that it has made an
offering of securities not registered or required to be registered under the
Securities Act of 1933 in the form of a news release, dated May 12, 1997, a copy
of which is filed with this report.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Item
No. 601 Code Exhibit
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1 99 News release dated May 12, 1997 announcing the
completion of the sale of approximately $454,000
net proceeds from the sale of 459,000 units.
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.
Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc.
Dated May 21, 1997 /s/ George Beattie
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President
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Item
No. 601 Code Exhibit Page No.
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1 99 News release dated May 12, 1997 announcing the 4
completion of the sale of approximately $454,000
net proceeds from the sale of 459,000 units.