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File No. 333-79743
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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APPLICATION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT
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ORIUS CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 65-0894212
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1401 Forum Way, Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 33401
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
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Pursuant to Rules 477 and 478 under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, the undersigned agent for service named in the Registration Statement
on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-79743) (the "Registration Statement"),
relating to common stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Common Stock"), of
Orius Corp., hereby requests that the Registration Statement be withdrawn,
effective immediately. Orius Corp. no longer intends to sell the Common Stock
registered thereby due to market conditions.
ORIUS CORP.
By:
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/s/ William J. Mercurio
Agent for Service named in
the Registration Statement
