SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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) October 12, 1999 AVERT, INC. ---------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 0-239052 84-1028716 --------------------------- ----------- ------------------ (State of other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 301 Remington, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 - --------------------------------------- -------- (Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 970-484-7722 301 Remington Fort Collins, CO 80524 ---------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report Item 5 Other Events a) Avert Inc. announced record financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period. Item 7 Financial Statements and Exhibits c) Exhibits 20 Press release dated October 12, 1999 2 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 thereunto duly authorized. AVERT, INC. October 13, 1999 By: /s/ Dean A. Suposs - --------------------------- ------------------------------- Date Dean A. Suposs President 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Exhibit Description Page - ---------- ------------------- ---- 20 Press Release, dated 5 October 12, 1999 4