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    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>James T. Hecker</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2008-08-27</signatureDate>
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0000098618
ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES INC
ALAN
0001194268
HECKER JAMES T
15575 N 83RD WAY
SUITE 3
SCOTTSDALE
AZ
85260
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2008-08-25
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C
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Class A Common Stock
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Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock to Class A Common Stock.  Convertible upon purchase.  No expiration date.
James T. Hecker
2008-08-27