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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 14D-9
(Rule 14d-101)
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Under
Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
BI INCORPORATED
(Name of Subject Company)
BI INCORPORATED
(Name of Person(s) Filing Statement)
Common Stock, no par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
055467 20 3
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(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
David J. Hunter
President
6400 Lookout Drive
Boulder, Colorado 80301
(303) 218-1000
(Name, address and telephone number of person authorized
to receive notice and communications on behalf of the
person(s) filing statement)
Copy to:
John G. Lewis, Esq.
Ireland, Stapleton, Pryor & Pascoe, P.C.
1675 Broadway, 26th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 623-2700
[X] Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications
made before the commencement of a tender offer.
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Item 1. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release Dated August 11, 2000
99.2 BI President's Letter to BI Employees dated August 11, 2000
99.3 Attachment to BI President's Letter to Employees dated August
11, 2000 - Questions & Answers Regarding the Kohlberg
Transaction
99.4 Form of BI President's Letter to Significant Customers -
August 11, 2000