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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): July 25, 2000
Onvia.com, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
000-29609
(Commission File Number)
Delaware 91-1859172
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
1260 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(206) 282-5170
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On July 25, 2000, Onvia.com, Inc. (the "Company") entered into a definitive
agreement with Globe-1, Incorporated ("Globe-1") to acquire Globe-1 in a stock-
for-stock transaction for approximately 2.85 million shares of the Company's
common stock. The Company's press release dated July 26, 2000 is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated July 26, 2000.
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.
Onvia.com, Inc.
Dated: July 28, 2000 By: /s/ Mark T. Calvert
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Mark T. Calvert
Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Secretary
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated July 26, 2000
