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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): January 5, 2001
ANICOM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-25364 36-3885212
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
6133 North River Road, Suite 1000, Rosemont, Illinois 60018
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 518-8700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
On January 5, 2001, Anicom, Inc. and TW Communications Corp. (collectively,
the "Debtors") filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern
District of Illinois Eastern Division. Pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code, the
Debtors continue to operate their businesses and manage their assets as debtors
in possession.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
Anicom, Inc. has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ANICOM, INC.
January 18, 2001 By: /s/ Gregory E. Fix
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Gregory E. Fix
Executive Vice President and
General Counsel
