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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: October 16, 1996
MICRO WAREHOUSE, INC.
535 Connecticut Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
(203) 899-4000
Delaware 020730 06-1192793
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Id. No.)
Exhibit Index Appears on Page 4
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
This Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission by Micro Warehouse, Inc. ("MWHS") for the
purpose of providing the information set forth in a press release issued by
MWHS on October 15, 1996, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statement of Businesses Acquired.
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
None.
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99.1 Press Release dated October 15, 1996.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
MICRO WAREHOUSE, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: October 16, 1996 By___________________________
Bruce L. Lev
Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated October 15, 1996
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EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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CONTACT: Bruce L. Lev Melinda R. LeVino
Vice President - General Counsel Director, Corporate Communications
(203) 899-4529 (203) 899-4672
MICRO WAREHOUSE, INC. REPORTS UPDATED RESULTS OF FINANCIAL REVIEW
Norwalk, CT, October 15, 1996 - Micro Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:
MWHS) today reported that it continues to oversee a review of previously
reported errors uncovered in its accounting procedures which have affected
the Company's reported gross margins. The Company confirmed that it will
restate its financial results for its 1994 and 1995 fiscal years and, pending
further review, may restate its financial results for 1993. Additionally,
there is anticipated to be a first quarter 1996 charge of approximately $2.5
million after tax. The aggregate charge to operating profits for all of these
periods is expected to be approximately $28 million after tax.
The Company has confirmed its earlier reported belief that these
matters will not affect ongoing operations.
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