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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: December 19, 2003
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 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
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New England Business Service, Inc. announced today that it had entered into a
non-binding letter of intent to purchase substantially all of the assets of
Stephen Fossler Company, Inc. and related companies. Based in Crystal Lake,
Illinois, the privately-held Fossler manufactures and markets a broad line of
embossed anniversary seals, retail store signage and commemorative specialty
products through direct mail in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.
Consummation of the acquisition is subject to satisfactory completion of due
diligence and the negotiation of definitive transaction agreements. The
transaction is currently anticipated to close within the next month.
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)
December 19, 2003 DANIEL M. JUNIUS
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Date Daniel M. Junius
Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer