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): May 17, 1999
About.com, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
000-25525 13-4034015
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
220 East 42nd Street, 24th Floor, New York, New York 10017
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 849-2000
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
MiningCo.com, Inc.
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On May 17, 1999, the registrant changed its name from MiningCo.com, Inc.
to About.com, Inc. On May 20, 1999, the Nasdaq National Market ticker symbol for
the registrant's common stock was changed from "MINE" to "BOUT".
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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.
About.com, Inc.
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ Scott P. Kurnit
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Name: Scott P. Kurnit
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: June 3, 1999
