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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
Date of Report: September 18, 2002
NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS SERVICE, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-11427 04-2942374
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
500 Main Street, Groton, MA 01471
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(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (978) 448-6111
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On September 18, 2002, New England Business Service, Inc. issued a press
release relating to the pending disposition of its investment in Advantage
Payroll Services, Inc. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99
hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
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99. Press release dated September 18, 2002.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS SERVICE, INC.
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(Registrant)
September 19, 2002 DANIEL M. JUNIUS
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Date Daniel M. Junius
Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer