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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 Exchange Act of 1934



         Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 28, 1999

                                IOS CAPITAL, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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       DELAWARE                     File No. 0-20405             23-2493042
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(State or other jurisdiction        (Commission File           (IRS Employer
     of incorporation)                  Number)               Identification
                                                                  Number)


            1738 Bass Road, Macon, Georgia                      31210
         ----------------------------------------             ----------
         (Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip Code)


                                 (912) 471-2300
               Registrant's telephone number, including area code:


                                 Not Applicable
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          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Item 5.  Other Events.


         A press release issued by the Registrant's parent, IKON Office
Solutions, Inc. ("IKON"), dated July 28, 1999, regarding IKON's financial
results for the period ended June 30, 1999, including unaudited consolidated
statements of income for the three months ended June 30, 1999 and the nine
months ended June 30, 1999 is attached.

         This Report includes or incorporates by reference information which may
constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal
securities laws. Although the Registrant believes the expectations contained in
such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that
such expectations will prove correct. Such forward-looking information is based
upon management's current plans or expectations and is subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect current plans,
anticipated actions and the Registrant's and/or IKON's future financial
condition and results. These risks and uncertainties, which apply to both the
Registrant and IKON, include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties
relating to conducting operations in a competitive environment; delays,
difficulties, management transitions and employment issues associated with
consolidation of, and/or changes in business operations; managing the
integration of existing and acquired companies; risks and uncertainties
associated with existing or future vendor relationships; and general economic
conditions. Certain additional risks and uncertainties are set forth in the
Registrant's 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. As a consequence of these and other risks and
uncertainties, current plans, anticipated actions and future financial condition
and results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements made by or on behalf of the Registrant.

Item 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

c. The following exhibits are furnished in accordance with the provisions of
Item 601 of Regulation S-K:


         (99)     IKON's Press Release dated July 28, 1999


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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 thereunto duly authorized.


                                           IOS CAPITAL, INC.



                                           By:  /s/ Harry Kozee
                                                -------------------------------
                                                Harry Kozee
                                                Vice President - Finance



Dated:  July 28, 1999



                                                               Exhibit 99


    Contacts:
    Susan G. Gaffney                                         Veronica L. Rosa
    Investor Relations                                       Investor Relations
    610-408-7292                                             610-408-7196
    [email protected]                                        [email protected]


                      IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES THIRD
                                QUARTER RESULTS

                REPORTS INCREASE OVER PRIOR QUARTER AND YEAR AGO

      SEES ONGOING BENEFITS FROM PRODUCTIVITY AND COMPETITIVENESS PROGRAMS

     Valley Forge, Pennsylvania - July 28, 1999 -- IKON Office Solutions (NYSE:
IKN) today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 1999. IKON generated
net income of $27.3 million or $.18 per share, up from $22.9 million, or $.15
per share, for the second quarter of this fiscal year.

     For the third quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company generated a net loss of
$10.6 million or $.11 per share before transformation costs of $16 million and
special charges of $94 million before tax.

     "We are pleased with the continuing improvements generated by our
productivity and competitiveness programs," stated James J. Forese, President
and Chief Executive Officer. "We posted strong earnings growth and solid
revenues this quarter."

     "Sustaining the momentum of prior quarters, the quality of our business
continues to strengthen, allowing us to increase our investments in long-term
growth opportunities for the Company. These investments include expanded
training for sales and service professionals, a global branding campaign and key
initiatives designed to better leverage IKON. We will also look to expand the
sales force in key growth areas such as color, high volume, and major accounts
as our national sales model becomes more firmly established."

     Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 1999 were $1.39 billion, compared
to $1.42 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 1998 without special charges and
$1.37 billion in the second quarter of 1999. Revenues increased from this year's
prior quarter, but were slightly down year over year -- due primarily to
reductions in and realignment of the sales force, as well as the closure or
consolidations of 22 Document Services branches and two Technology Services
companies over the course of the year. These actions were taken to strengthen
productivity, tighten marketing disciplines, and build a solid cost-competitive
infrastructure.


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     The Company's gross margin for the 1999 third quarter was 37.8%, an
increase of 20 basis points from the second quarter of 1999 that stems largely
from improved service margins. Service margins increased by 170 basis points
from the second quarter of fiscal 1999, reflecting the growing discipline and
productivity from the national sales model, which includes a focus on protecting
and growing aftermarket. Improved service margins were partially offset by a
decline in equipment margins due to continued price pressure in analog sales and
to the closing of a portion of the Company's remanufacturing operations in June.
As previously announced, in an effort to achieve better economies of scale, the
Company consolidated its three North American remanufacturing operations into
one plant located in Mexico.

     IKON continues to show improvement in Selling, General and Administrative
expenses (SG&A) as a result of the ongoing expense reduction programs launched
in the second half of fiscal 1998. Expenses in the third quarter declined as a
percent of revenue by 70 basis points from the second quarter. "As we previously
stated, our goal for fiscal 1999 is to reduce our SG&A expenses by 200 basis
points from the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998 level excluding charges." stated
Mr. Forese. "Toward that end, we have reduced expenses by 140 basis points, or
$35 million, as of the end of the third quarter."

     During the quarter, in an ongoing effort to increase productivity and to
position itself for growth, the Company:

o    Expanded the implementation of the new sales model in North America, which
     is designed to maximize the Company's national presence and marketing
     capabilities in key focus areas, to over 70%;

o    Increased color and digital equipment revenues to more than 60% of total
     equipment sales;

o    Combined Business Services and Management Services into IKON North America,
     to leverage the 4,000 person sales force and expand the marketing of
     management services, which includes document handling, mailroom
     administration and related information management services at clients'
     facilities; and

o    Began investing in a new digital service offering for legal documents,
     which will enable customers to manage the entire life cycle of their
     documents from a remote location, through digital scanning, coding and
     archiving capabilities.

     "We continue to hold steadfast to our goal of building a company that can
deliver optimal added value to its customers by providing solutions that reflect
a thorough understanding of their business needs," Mr. Forese said. "IKON has a
number of key demonstrable strengths to support this goal, including a strong
cash flow and recurring revenue stream, a broad array of products and services
and a highly skilled and dedicated workforce."


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     IKON Office Solutions (www.ikon.com) is one of the world's leading office
technology companies, providing customers with total office solutions from
copier and printing systems, computer networking and digital document services
to copy center management, technology training and electronic file conversion.
With fiscal 1998 revenues of $5.6 billion, IKON has more than 1,000 locations
including the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany
and Denmark.

This news release includes information which may constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although IKON
believes the expectations contained in such forward-looking statements are
reasonable, it can give no assurances that such expectations will prove correct.
Such forward-looking information is based upon management's current plans or
expectations and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could
significantly affect current plans, anticipated actions and IKON's future
financial condition and results. These risks and uncertainties include, but are
not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to conducting operations in a
competitive environment; delays, difficulties, management transitions and
employment issues associated with consolidation of, and/or changes in business
operations; managing the integration of existing and acquired companies; risks
and uncertainties associated with existing or future vendor relationships; and
general economic conditions. Certain additional risks and uncertainties are set
forth in IKON's 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. As a consequence of these and other risks and
uncertainties, current plans, anticipated actions and future financial condition
and results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements made by or on behalf of IKON.


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IKON Office Solutions, Inc.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (in thousands, except earnings per share)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                         Three Months Ended June 30,
                                                                               -----------------------------------------------
                                                                                   1999             1998             % Change
                                                                               ------------     -----------        ------------
<S>                                                                            <C>              <C>                    <C>
Revenues
Net sales                                                                      $   719,047      $   721,044            (0.3)%
Service and rentals                                                                586,850          594,806            (1.3)
Finance income                                                                      79,570           78,878             0.9
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                 1,385,467        1,394,728            (0.7)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Costs and Expenses
Cost of goods sold                                                                 500,614          520,442            (3.8)
Service and rental costs                                                           331,240          351,701            (5.8)
Finance interest expense                                                            30,553           33,171            (7.9)
Selling and administrative                                                         455,043          543,703           (16.3)
Loss from asset impairment                                                                           20,000
Transformation costs                                                                                 16,539
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                 1,317,450        1,485,556           (11.3)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Operating income (loss)                                                             68,017          (90,828)         (174.9)
Interest expense                                                                    17,031           17,684            (3.7)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income (loss) before taxes                                                          50,986         (108,512)         (147.0)
Income taxes (benefit)                                                              23,708          (19,867)         (219.3)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income (loss)                                                                   27,278          (88,645)         (130.8)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Less preferred dividends                                                                              4,885
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Available to common shareholders                                               $    27,278      $   (93,530)         (129.2)
                                                                               ===========      ===========


Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share                                                $      0.18     ($      0.69)
                                                                               ===========      ===========

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share                                              $      0.18     ($      0.69)
                                                                               ===========      ===========

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Basic                                  148,787          135,581             9.7%
                                                                               ===========      ===========

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Diluted                                149,115          135,581            10.0%
                                                                               ===========      ===========


Operations Analysis:
      Gross profit %, net sales                                                      30.4%           27.8%
      Gross profit %, service and rentals                                            43.6%           40.9%
      Gross profit %, finance subsidiaries                                           61.6%           57.9%
      Total gross profit %                                                           37.8%           35.1%
      SG&A as a % of revenue                                                         32.9%           39.0%
      Operating income (loss) % of revenue                                            4.9%           -6.5%
      Oper inc (loss) % of rev, excl trans costs and asset impairment loss                           -3.9%
</TABLE>


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IKON Office Solutions, Inc.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (in thousands, except earnings per share)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    Nine Months Ended June 30,
                                                                        ------------------------------------------------
                                                                             1999            1998               % Change
                                                                        -----------      -----------          ----------
<S>                                                                     <C>              <C>                      <C>
Revenues
Net sales                                                               $ 2,146,828      $ 2,236,092              (4.0)%
Service and rentals                                                       1,754,734        1,740,694               0.8
Finance income                                                              252,972          223,788              13.0
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          4,154,534        4,200,574              (1.1)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Costs and Expenses
Cost of goods sold                                                        1,464,723        1,490,189              (1.7)
Service and rental costs                                                  1,007,930        1,028,514              (2.0)
Finance interest expense                                                     92,539           96,876              (4.5)
Selling and administrative                                                1,393,917        1,450,307              (3.9)
Loss from asset impairment                                                                    20,000
Transformation costs                                                                          54,250
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          3,959,109        4,140,136              (4.4)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Operating income                                                            195,425           60,438             223.3
Interest expense                                                             55,573           50,956               9.1
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before taxes                                                         139,852            9,482           1,374.9
Income taxes                                                                 61,031           30,852              97.8
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income (loss)                                                            78,821          (21,370)           (468.8)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Less preferred dividends                                                                      14,655
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Available to common shareholders                                        $    78,821      $   (36,025)           (318.8)
                                                                        ===========      ===========


Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share                                         $      0.53     ($      0.27)
                                                                        ===========      ===========

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share                                       $      0.53     ($      0.27)
                                                                        ===========      ===========

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Basic                           148,576          134,799              10.2%
                                                                        ===========      ===========

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Diluted                         148,961          134,799              10.5%
                                                                        ===========      ===========


Operations Analysis:
      Gross profit %, net sales                                               31.8%            33.4%
      Gross profit %, service and rentals                                     42.6%            40.9%
      Gross profit %, finance subsidiaries, excl. gain                        61.2%            56.7%
      Total gross profit %, excl. gain                                        38.0%            37.7%
      SG&A as a % of revenue, excl. gain                                      33.6%            34.5%
      Operating income % of revenue, excl. gain                                4.4%             1.4%
      Oper inc % of rev, excl trans costs and asset impairment loss                             3.2%
</TABLE>


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IKON Office Solutions, Inc.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (in thousands, except earnings per share)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 Nine Months Ended June 30, 1999
                                                     1st Qtr.        2nd Qtr.        3rd Qtr.         Total
                                                   ----------      ----------      ----------      ----------
<S>                                                <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
Revenues
Net sales                                          $  707,719      $  720,062      $  719,047      $2,146,828
Service and rentals                                   591,417         576,467         586,850       1,754,734
Finance income                                         97,281 **       76,121          79,570         252,972
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                    1,396,417       1,372,650       1,385,467       4,154,534
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Costs and Expenses
Cost of goods sold                                    471,746         492,363         500,614       1,464,723
Service and rental costs                              341,589         335,101         331,240       1,007,930
Finance interest expense                               32,680          29,306          30,553          92,539
Selling and administrative expense                    477,255         461,619         455,043       1,393,917
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                    1,323,270       1,318,389       1,317,450       3,959,109
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Operating income                                       73,147          54,261          68,017         195,425
Interest expense                                       19,547          18,995          17,031          55,573
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before taxes                                    53,600          35,266          50,986         139,852
Taxes on income                                        24,924          12,399          23,708          61,031
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income available to shareholders               $   28,676      $   22,867      $   27,278      $   78,821
                                                   ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========


Basic EPS                                          $     0.19      $     0.15      $     0.18      $     0.53
                                                   ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========

Shares                                                148,349         148,601         148,787         148,576
                                                   ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========

Diluted EPS                                        $     0.19      $     0.15      $     0.18      $     0.53
                                                   ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========

Shares                                                148,907         148,870         149,115         148,961
                                                   ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========

Operational Analysis:
      Gross profit %, net sales                          33.3%           31.6%           30.4%           31.8%
      Gross profit %, service and rentals                42.2%           41.9%           43.6%           42.6%
      Gross profit %, financing, excl. gain              60.6%           61.5%           61.6%           61.2%
      Total gross profit, excl. gain                     38.8%           37.6%           37.8%           38.0%
      SG&A as a % of revenue, excl. gain                 34.5%           33.6%           32.9%           33.6%
      Operating income % of revenue, excl gain            4.3%            4.0%            4.9%            4.4%

<FN>
** - Includes $14.3 million gain on asset securitization
</FN>
</TABLE>


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