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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 and Exchange Act of 1934
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September 8, 2000
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
THE IT GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9037 33-0001212
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(State of other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) ID Number)
incorporation)
2790 Mosside Boulevard
Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146-2792
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(Address of principal offices)
(412) 372-7701
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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The IT Group, Inc.
Stock Repurchase Program Completed
The IT Group, Inc. (the "Company") completed the Stock Repurchase Program
previously announced on June 13, 2000 through the repurchase of one million
shares. This program was undertaken pursuant to authorization given by the
Company's Board of Directors to repurchase up to one million shares of the
Company's common stock in the open market. There was no time limit for the
program and the timing of the purchases was based on the stock price, market and
other conditions existing at the time of purchase. The Company has no specific
plans for the repurchased shares.
SIGNATURE
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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.
THE IT GROUP, INC.
Dated: September 8, 2000
/s/ James G. Kirk
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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