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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 18, 2000
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 1000, Rosemont, Illinois 60018
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 518-8700
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Item 5. Other Events.
On July 18, 2000, 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, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated July 18, 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.
Anicom, Inc.
Dated: July 18, 2000 By: /s/ Gregory E. Fix
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Gregory E. Fix
Vice President
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit # Item
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99.1 Press Release
