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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) September 26, 1997
IKON Office Solutions, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO File No. 1-5964 23-0334400
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
P.O. Box 834, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 296-8000
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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.
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On September 26, 1997, the Registrant issued a press release indicating
that it plans to release fourth quarter and fiscal 1997 earnings on October
15, 1997, and indicating that the Registrant expects earnings per share
from continuing operations, excluding transformation charges, to be within
the range of $.33-.36 for the quarter.
The Report includes or incorporates by reference information which may
constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal
securities laws. Although the Registrant believes the expectations
contained in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurances
can be given that such expectations will prove correct. Such forward-
looking information is based upon management's current plans or
expectations and is subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that
could significantly affect current plans, anticipated actions and the
Registrant's future financial condition and results. These uncertainties
and risks include, but are not limited to, those relating to successfully
managing an aggressive program to acquire and integrate new companies,
including companies with technical services and products that are
relatively new to the Registrant, and also including companies outside the
United States, which present additional risks relating to international
operations; risks and uncertainties relating to conducting operations in a
competitive environment; delays, difficulties, technological changes,
management transitions and employment issues associated with a large-scale
transformation project; debt service requirements (including sensitivity to
fluctuation in interest rates); and general economic conditions. As a
consequence, current plans, anticipated actions and future financial
condition and results may differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Registrant.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
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(99) Press Release dated September 26, 1997
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SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
By: /s/ Michael J. Dillon
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Michael J. Dillon
Vice President and Controller
Dated: September 26, 1997
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Index to Exhibit
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(99) Press Release Dated September 26, 1997
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EXHIBIT 99
CONTACTS:
Michael N. Kilpatric Steven K. Eck Suzanne C. Shenk Susan G. Gaffney
News Media News Media Investor Relations Investor Relations
610-408-7294 610-408-7295 610-408-7290 610-408-7292
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS RECONFIRMS EARNINGS
FOR FOURTH QUARTER
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania--September 26, 1997--IKON Office Solutions
(NYSE:IKN) announced today that it plans to release fourth quarter and fiscal
1997 earnings on October 15. The Company said it expects earnings per share
from continuing operations, excluding transformation charges, to be within the
range of $.33-.36 for the quarter as previously communicated on June 19, 1997.
IKON Office Solutions (www.ikon.com) is one of the world's leading office
technology companies, providing customers with total office solutions from
copier and printing systems, computer networking and digital document services
to copy center management, technology training and electronic file conversion.
With fiscal 1996 revenues of more than $4 billion, IKON has operations in the
U.S., Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Denmark.
This news release includes information which may constitute forward-looking
statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities
laws. Although IKON believes the expectations contained in such forward-looking
statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will
prove correct. This information is subject to risks and uncertainties such as
those relating to managing an aggressive program to acquire and integrate new
companies; conducting activities in a competitive environment; delays,
difficulties, management transitions and employment issues associated with
IKON's transformation; and general economic conditions. Therefore actual
results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements.
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