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): February 13, 2002
Verticalnet, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Pennsylvania 000-25269 23-2815834
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
700 Dresher Road, Horsham, PA 19044
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone, including area code: 215-328-6100
(Former name and former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 13, 2002, Verticalnet announced that it has appointed John
A. Milana as Chief Financial Officer. He has been the CFO of Atlas Commerce
since January 2000. He replaces David Kostman, Verticalnet's Chief Operating
Officer, who had also held the position of Interim CFO.
A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant on February 13,
2002 concerning the selection of John A. Milana as CFO is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 and is included herein.
On February 19, 2002, Verticalnet announced that it has appointed Kevin
S. McKay as President and CEO. He replaces Michael J. Hagan, who was named
Chairman of the Board. The outgoing Chairman, Mark Walsh, will remain a member
of the board. Verticalnet also announced that Satya Nadella resigned from the
board.
A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant on February 19,
2002 concerning the appointment of Kevin S. McKay as President and CEO is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is included herein.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated February 13, 2002
99.2 Press Release dated February 19, 2002
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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.
VERTICALNET, INC.
Date: February , 2002 By: /s/ James W. McKenzie, Jr.
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Name: James W. McKenzie, Jr.
Title: Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated February 13, 2002
99.2 Press Release dated February 19, 2002
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