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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) January 6, 1998
2CONNECT EXPRESS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
FLORIDA
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
000-22251 65-0674664
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(Commission (I.R.S. Employer
file number) Identification No.)
1700 NW 65th Ave., Suite 4, Plantation, FL 33313
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (954) 797-7960
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP
On January 12, 1998, 2Connect Express, Inc. filed a petition in the United
States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No.
98-20169-BKC-RBR, assigned to Judge Raymond B. Ray, seeking reorganization
under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the "Bankruptcy Code").
2Connect Express, Inc. is operating its business as a debtor-in-possession
pursuant to the provisions of section 1107 and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Copies of the press release issued by 2Connect Express, Inc., issued on January
12, 1998, reporting the chapter 11 filing and related matters are filed as
Exhibits hereto.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit 99. Text of Press Release dated January 12, 1998
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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.
2CONNECT EXPRESS, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: January 15, 1998 /s/ THOMAS H. HICKS
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Thomas H. Hicks, President and Chief
Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description Sequentially
Number Numbered Page
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99 Press Release dated January 12, 1998, 6
Re: 2Connect Express, Inc., filing Chapter
11 petition in US Bankruptcy Court
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exhibit 99
For Further Information Contact:
Mr. Thomas H. Hicks
President & Chief Executive Officer
Phone (954)797-7960
Fax (954)797-8636
2Connect Files for Protection under Chapter 11
of the Bankruptcy Code
PLANTATION, FL(January 12, 1998)-2Connect Express, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board:
CNTCU) today announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for protection
under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, in order to protect
the interests of its creditors and shareholders.
The company expects to reorganize its business affairs, including closing non-
productive stores, relocating selected stores and reducing overhead expenses.
The Company plans to file a plan of reorganization.
2Connect Express, Inc., is a specialty retailer and direct, consultative
marketer of communications related products and services under the name
"2Connect, America's Total Communications Store". 2Connect is the first
independent retailer and direct sales provider offering one stop shopping for
communications related products and services to the individual and business
community. The Company currently operates ten stores in South Florida.
