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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 19, 1996
Anicom, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-25364 36-3885212
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.
6133 North River Road, Suite 410, Rosemont, Illinois 60018
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 518-8791
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On September 17, 1996, the Registrant issued the press release attached as
Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in this press release is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 News Release of Registrant dated September 17, 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 hereunto duly authorized.
Anicom, Inc.
Dated: September 19, 1996 By:
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Donald Welchko
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT 99.1
ANICOM COMPLETES PRIVATE PLACEMENT FINANCING
ROSEMONT, IL SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 - Anicom, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANIC), a
specialist in the sale and distribution of multimedia wiring products, today
announced that it had completed the sale and issuance of 1,211,540 shares of
common stock in a private placement that raised approximately $15.8 million
before expenses. The common stock issued in the private placement is subject
to certain registration rights. The Company plans to use proceeds from the
sale for ongoing acquisition opportunities and for general corporate purposes.
Anicom is a national leader in the sale and distribution of multimedia
technology products. The Company provides products that "interconnect the
internet" and are used in the growing global communications industry.
The securities offered in the private placement have not been registered
under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United
States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933.
In compliance with the Safe Harbor Provision of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the company notes the statements contained in
this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking
statements that are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties more fully
described in Anicom's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission
including, without limitation, those described under "Risk Factors" in Anicom's
Prospectus dated November 20, 1995 and in Anicom's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
for the year ended December 31, 1995. Anicom wishes to caution readers of this
press release that these risks and uncertainties could cause Anicom's actual
results in 1996 and beyond to differ materially than those expressed in any
forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Anicom. These risks and
uncertainties include, without limitation, Anicom's limited operating history
on which expectations regarding its future performance can be based, general
economic and business conditions affecting the industries of Anicom's customers
in existing and new geographical markets, competition from among others,
national and regional distributors that have greater financial, technical and
marketing resources and distribution capabilities than Anicom, the availability
of sufficient capital, Anicom's ability to identify the right product mix and
to maintain sufficient inventory to meet customer demand, Anicom's ability to
successfully integrate the operations of Norfolk Wire & Electronics and Western
Wire & Alarm and additional business and Anicom's ability to operate
effectively in geographical areas in which it has no prior experience.
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