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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): DECEMBER 13, 2000
LASON, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)
DELAWARE 38-3214743
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
INCORPORATION)
000-21407
(COMMISSION FILE NUMBER)
1305 STEPHENSON HIGHWAY
TROY, MI 48083
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL (ZIP CODE)
EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
(248)597-5800
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
The Company announced it plans to focus on core business units in image
and data capture, management and output services in North American markets. As
part of the new strategic plan, the Company plans to sell its UK subsidiary, the
former M-R Group PLC (with total 2000 annualized revenues of approximately US
$48 million), and non-core businesses (with total 2000 annualized revenues of
$65 to $85 million). The Company plans to continue utilizing its existing
offshore business operations to support its data capture segment. Lason has
retained an investment banking firm to assist in the disposition of its UK
subsidiary. The Company also stated that it plans to continue supporting its US
customers' needs for image and data capture, management and output services in
Europe and that it is in the process of negotiating reciprocal partnerships with
key European service providers of capture, management and output services to
support its European customer base following the proposed sale of the UK
subsidiary.
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.
Dated: December 13, 2000 LASON, INC.
(REGISTRANT)
By: /s/ John R. Messinger
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John R. Messinger, Chief Executive Officer,
President and Chief Operating Officer
