-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, MHWKPGGXf4bYqqTwb6HGhhD5+XQ+jJSh1ccUtAeGOBxQZxAAfuHuRBPGc8fE7sLP suokgbPsS70LPC5n9W4CHg== 0000899140-02-000803.txt : 20021029 0000899140-02-000803.hdr.sgml : 20021029 20021029155628 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000899140-02-000803 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20021028 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20021029 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001063744 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BOOKS: PUBLISHING OR PUBLISHING AND PRINTING [2731] IRS NUMBER: 061518007 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14371 FILM NUMBER: 02801463 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2777 SUMMER STREET STREET 2: SUITE 209 CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06905 BUSINESS PHONE: 2034665055 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2777 SUMMER STREET STREET 2: SUITE 209 CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06905 8-K 1 ihi1117950b.txt CURRENT REPORT 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 28, 2002 INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-14371 06-1518007 --------------- ---------------- ------------------- (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 2777 Summer Street, Suite 209, Stamford, CT 06905 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (203) 961-9106 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events. ------------ On October 28, 2002, Information Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to Thirty Million dollars ($30,000,000) of its common stock. The press release announcing the Company's share repurchase program is attached as an exhibit hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statement and Exhibits. -------------------------------- (a) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release issued by the Company, dated October 28, 2002. -2- 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. INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC. Date: October 29, 2002 By: /s/ Vincent A. Chippari ------------------------------------ Name: Vincent A. Chippari Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EX-99.1 4 ih1117952.txt PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --------------------- INFORMATION HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM STAMFORD, CT, October 28, 2002 - Information Holdings Inc. (NYSE: IHI) today announced that its board of directors has approved a share buyback program, authorizing the Company to purchase up to $30 million of its common stock. Commenting on the announcement, Mason Slaine, President & CEO said, "Considering our strong financial position, with significant cash on hand and no debt, we believe a share buyback program will serve to increase shareholder value while still allowing the Company to fund its growth initiatives." About Information Holdings Inc. - ------------------------------- Information Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of information products and services to scientific, technical, medical, intellectual property and IT learning markets. Through its Intellectual Property Group, which includes MicroPatent(R), Master Data CenterTM, Liquent-IDRAC and LPS Group, IHI provides a broad array of databases, information products and complementary services for intellectual property and regulatory professionals. IHI is recognized as a leading provider of intellectual property information over the Internet. IHI's CRC Press(R) business publishes professional and academic books, journals, newsletters and electronic databases covering areas such as life sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences and business. IHI's Transcender(R) unit is a leading online provider of IT certification test-preparation products. Its products include exam simulations for certifications from major hardware and software providers. The statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could render them materially different. More information about factors that could potentially affect IHI's financial results is included in IHI's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001. The forward-looking information in this release reflects management's judgment only on the date of this press release. For further information, contact: Vincent A. Chippari Information Holdings Inc. 203-961-9208 vchippari@informationholdings.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----