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) February 25, 2003
IKON Office Solutions, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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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
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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 February 25, 2003, IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (the "Company" or "IKON")
announced that IKON's Board of Directors named Matthew J. Espe, President and
CEO, to the additional position of Chairman of the Board. The Company's press
release dated February 25, 2003 containing further details is attached.
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 February 25, 2003.
This report 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 building
of shareholder value and developing an agenda for profitable, long-term growth.
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. Certain additional risks and uncertainties are set forth in IKON's
2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. 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.
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: February 26, 2003