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UNITED STATES
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): October 19, 2000
Diamond Technology Partners Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-22125 36-4069408
(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification Number)
incorporation)
John Hancock Center
875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3000
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(312) 255-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events
The registrant filed a press release under Item 7(c).
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements: Not applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: Not applicable
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. Document
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99 Press Release
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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.
DIAMOND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS INCORPORATED
By: /s/ KARL E. BUPP
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Karl E. Bupp
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
October 20, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99 Press Release 1
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