SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 20, 2003
(October 17, 2003)
METATEC, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-9220 31-1647405
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
7001 Metatec Boulevard, Dublin, Ohio 43017
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (614) 761-2000
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP
On October 17, 2003, Metatec, Inc. (the "Company") filed a voluntary
petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Ohio in Columbus, Ohio (the "Bankruptcy Court"). During the
pendency of the proceedings, the Company will continue to operate its business
and manage its properties as a debtor-in-possession under the jurisdiction of
the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
Bankruptcy Code.
On October 20, 2003, the Company issued a press release relating to the
foregoing. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On October 15, 2003, the Company issued a press release concerning the
appointment of a new chief financial officer and the resignation of a director.
A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press release issued by Metatec, Inc. on October 20, 2003.
99.2 Press release issued by Metatec, Inc. on October 15, 2003.
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.
METATEC, INC.
Dated: October 20, 2003 By /s/ Christopher A. Munro
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Christopher A. Munro, President and
Chief Executive Officer
(authorized signatory)
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press release issued by Metatec, Inc. on October 20, 2003.
99.2 Press release issued by Metatec, Inc. on October 15, 2003.