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) October 25, 2001
IKON Office Solutions, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO File No. 1-5964 23-0334400
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
P.O. Box 834, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 296-8000
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On October 25, 2001, IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (the "Company" or
"IKON") announced results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001. The
Company's press release dated October 25, 2001 containing further detail is
attached.
This news release includes information which may constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating
to the Company's outlook for fiscal 2002 and its long-term growth strategy and
cost-saving actions. Although IKON believes the expectations contained in such
forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that such
expectations will prove correct. Such forward-looking statements are based upon
management's current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: risks and uncertainties
relating to conducting operations in a competitive environment and a changing
industry; delays, difficulties, management transitions and employment issues
associated with consolidation of, and/or changes in business operations;
managing the integration of existing and acquired companies; risks and
uncertainties associated with existing or future vendor relationships; and
general economic conditions. As a consequence of these and other risks and
uncertainties, IKON's current plans, anticipated actions and future financial
condition and results may differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements. Certain additional risks and uncertainties are set
forth in IKON's 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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c. The following exhibits are furnished in accordance with the provisions of
Item 601 of Regulation S-K:
(99) Press Release dated October 25, 2001
SIGNATURE
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.
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
By: /s/ WILLIAM S. URKIEL
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William S. Urkiel
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: October 31, 2001