UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT
TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: January 17, 2001
TRADER.COM N.V.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
The Netherlands
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-30676 (Commission File Number)
Not Applicable
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
Parnassustoren, Locatellikade 1
1076 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
011-31-20-575-5600
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files
or will file annual reports under cover of
Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ] Form 40-F [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
by furnishing the information contained in this
Form is also thereby furnishing the information
to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2 (b)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes [ ] No [ X ]
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number
assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2 (b): 82-__________.
TRADER.COM N.V.
FORM 6-K
TRADER.COM N.V., a corporation incorporated
under the laws of The Netherlands
("Trader.com"), issued a press release
dated January 17, 2001 announcing measures to
accelerate EBITDA growth for 2001 and guidance.
The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Report on Form 6-K and is incorporated by reference herein:
Any statements contained in the press release of Trader.com
that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements. In particular, statements
using the words "will," "will likely result,"
"are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated,"
"estimates," "guidance," "outlook," "plans,"
"expects," "believes," "anticipates,"
or like terms or similar expressions,
including statementsregarding the adequacy of
our cash flows, expected cash flows,
expected future financial targets, EBITDA savings and
margins, revenue growth and draw downs under our credit
facility are by their nature predictions based upon
current plans, expectations, estimates, and assumptions.
Such statements are not promises or guarantees,
and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties that could significantly affect outcomes,
which may differ materially from the expectations, estimates,
or assumptions expressed in or implied by any such
forward-looking statements.
Specific risks applicable to such forward-looking statements
include risks associated with the failure to conclude
any proposed agreement
and/or changing conditions in the marketplace.
Other risks and uncertainties associated with the businesses
of Trader.com may be reviewed in Trader.com's public
filing on Form F-1 and the 1999 Annual Report on Form 20-F.
These documents are publicly on
file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Exhibit
99.1 Press Release, dated January 17, 2001
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.
TRADER.COM N.V.
(Registrant)
FRANCOIS JALLOT
By:
Name: Mr. Francois Jallot
Title: CFO
Date : January 17, 2001
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
99.1 Press Release, dated January 17, 2001
