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 17, 1999
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number 1-14371
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DELAWARE 06-1518007
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2777 Summer Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06905
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(203) 961-9106
Item 5. Other Events
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On May 17, 1999, the Registrant announced that it had agreed to
acquire all of the outstanding stock of Master Data Center, Inc., a Michigan
corporation, for consideration of approximately $33 million. A copy of the press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC.
By:/s/ Vincent A. Chippari
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Name: Vincent A. Chippari
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: May 19, 1999
EXHIBIT INDEX
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The following Exhibits are filed herewith.
Exhibit
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Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated May 17, 1999,
announding the acquisition of Master Data
Center, Inc.