8-K 1 ios8k10-3.txt 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 1, 2001 IOS Capital, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE File No. 0-20405 23-2493042 -------- ---------------- ---------- (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification incorporation) Number) 1738 Bass Road, Macon, Georgia 31210 ------------------------------ ----- Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (912) 471-2300 -------------- Not Applicable ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events ------------ On October 1, 2001, the Registrant's parent, IKON Office Solutions, Inc. ("IKON" or the "Company"), issued a press release regarding anticipated results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001 and the acceleration of certain cost saving actions. IKON's press release dated October 1, 2001 containing further detail is attached. This Report includes information about the Registrant and/or IKON which may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Company's outlook for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year and the Company's long-term investments and growth. Although IKON believes the expectations contained in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that such expectations will prove correct. Such forward-looking statements are based upon management's current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to conducting operations in a competitive environment and a changing industry; delays, difficulties, management transitions and employment issues associated with consolidation of, and/or changes in business operations; managing the integration of existing and acquired companies; risks and uncertainties associated with existing or future vendor relationships; and general economic conditions. As a consequence of these and other risks and uncertainties, IKON's current plans, anticipated actions and future financial condition and results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Certain additional risks and uncertainties are set forth in IKON's 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. ------------------------------------------------------------------- c. The following exhibits are furnished in accordance with the provisions of Item 601 of Regulation S-K: (99) Press Release dated October 1, 2001 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. IOS Capital, Inc. By: /s/ HARRY KOZEE --------------------------- Harry Kozee Vice President - Finance Dated: October 5, 2001