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) January 12, 2000
BELL & HOWELL COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-13746 36-3875177
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
5215 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois 60077-1076
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 847-470-7100
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Item 5. Other Events.
On January 12, 2000, the Company filed a press release announcing plans
to create two new companies. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit
99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
(99.1) Press Release dated January 12, 2000.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
BELL & HOWELL COMPANY
Date: January 12, 2000 /s/ Todd Buchardt
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Todd Buchardt
General Counsel & Secretary