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): July 10, 2000
BARNETT INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21728 59-1380437
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File No.) Identification No.)
3333 Lenox Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32254
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (904) 384-6530
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On July 10, 2000, the Company announced that it had entered into a
merger agreement with Wilmar Industries, Inc. pursuant to which Wilmar
Industries, Inc. will pay the Company's stockholders $13.15 in cash for each
outstanding shares of the Company's stock.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated July 10, 2000.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
BARNETT INC.
July 10, 2000 By: /s/ Andrea M. Luiga
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Andrea M. Luiga
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT LIST
99.1 Press Release dated July 10, 2000
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