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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 ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): OCTOBER 17, 2000
DANKA BUSINESS SYSTEMS PLC
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
UNITED KINGDOM 0-20828 98-0052869
(STATE OR OTHER (COMMISSION (IRS EMPLOYER
JURISDICTION OF FILE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
INCORPORATION)
11201 DANKA CIRCLE NORTH
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33716
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: 727-576-6003
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 12, 2000, Danka Business Systems PLC ("Danka" or the
"Company") announced the resignation of Larry K. Switzer as Chief Executive
Officer and Director. The Company also announced that Michael B. Gifford would
perform the functions of Chief Executive Officer until a permanent replacement
is found. In addition, the Company announced that, based upon preliminary
indications, its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2001 ended September
30, 2000 would be below analysts' estimates.
A copy of a press release issued by the Company in connection with the
resignation and second quarter earnings update is filed as Exhibit 1 hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
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ITEM 7. EXHIBITS.
1. Press Release dated October 12, 2000 by Danka Business Systems PLC
announcing the resignation of Larry K. Switzer as Chief Executive
Officer and Director and second quarter earnings update.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
DANKA BUSINESS SYSTEMS PLC
By: /s/ Keith Nelsen
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Keith Nelsen
Its: Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
Dated: October 17, 2000
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