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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): December 26, 2000
EarthWeb Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-25107 13-3899472
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 725-6550
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 9
On December 26, 2000, EarthWeb Inc. issued a news release with respect to
developments in its Content and Career Solutions businesses. The news release is
attached. The Unaudited Historical Condensed Carved-Out Results of Operations
are also attached.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
EARTHWEB INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Michael P. Durney
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Item
1 News Release Issued by EarthWeb Inc. dated December 26, 2000
2 EarthWeb Inc. Unaudited Historical Condensed Carved-Out
Results of Operations
