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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): July 6, 2000
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VerticalNet, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Pennsylvania 000-25269 23-2815834
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
700 Dresher Road, Horsham, PA 19044
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(Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code
Registrant's telephone, including area code: 215-328-6100
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(Former name and former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On July 6, 2000, VerticalNet, Inc. (the "Registrant") publicly announced that
its wholly-owned subsidiary, NECX.com LLC, entered into a definitive agreement
to acquire F&G Capital, Inc., which does business as American IC Exchange. The
Registrant and certain affiliates of F&G Capital, Inc. are also parties to the
definitive agreement.
A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant on July 6, 2000 concerning
the acquisition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated July 6, 2000
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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.
VERTICALNET, INC.
Date: July 7, 2000 By: /s/ Gene S. Godick
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Name: Gene S. Godick
Title: Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated July 6, 2000
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