UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 18, 1999 Anicom, Inc. -------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 0-25364 36-3885212 --------------------------- ----------- ---------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No. 6133 North River Road, Suite 1000, Rosemont, Illinois 60018 ----------------------------------------------------- ------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 518-8700 -------------- Item 5. Other Events. On March 18, 1999, the Registrant issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in this press release is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated March 18, 1999. 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. Anicom, Inc. Dated: March 18, 1999 By: /s/ Scott C. Anixter ------------------------------------ Scott C. Anixter Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Exhibit Index Exhibit # Item - ------------------------ --------------------------- 99.1 Press Release