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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): October 26, 2000 (October 25,
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2000)
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BE FREE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 000-27271 04-3303188
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
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154 Crane Meadow Road, Marlborough, MA 01752
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (508) 480-4000
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On October 25, 2000, Be Free, Inc. (the "Company") issued the press release
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing financial results for the fiscal
quarter ended September 30, 2000.
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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.
Date: October 26, 2000
BE FREE, INC.
By: /s/ Stephen M. Joseph
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Stephen M. Joseph
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
