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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 25, 2004
Buhrmann NV
(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
Hoogoorddreef 62
1101 BE Amsterdam ZO
The Netherlands
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F ý Form 40-F o
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
Yes o No ý
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Enclosure: Press Release dated May 25, 2004
[Letterhead]
PRESS RELEASE
| Date | 25 May 2004 | |
| Number | 007 |
BUHRMANN HOSTS ANALYSTS MEETING IN NEW YORK CITY
Buhrmann, one of the world's leading B2B distributors of office products and computer supplies, is holding a two day analysts conference in New York City and New Jersey. Members of the Executive Board and senior officials of the North American operations will brief a group of investment analysts about the strategy, its implementation and highlight certain aspects of the North American organisation. The most relevant strategic initiatives presented are:
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- Single
source supply
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- Mid
market initiative
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- Private branding
Other subjects that will be discussed in today's presentations include Corporate Express' overviews of the implementation of its sales initiatives, IT solutions, and distribution technology. In addition, a profile presentation will be given about ASAP Software. Tomorrow, the group will visit Corporate Express' state-of-the-art distribution centre in Secaucus, New Jersey.
While no new material information will be disclosed during the conference, it aims to help investors making a realistic assessment of the Company's ability to execute against plan.
Presentation materials will be posted on the corporate web site: www.buhrmann.com.
Note to editors
| For more information, please contact: | Analysts/investors can contact: | |
| Buhrmann Corporate Communications | Buhrmann Investor Relations | |
| telephone +31 (0)20 651 10 34 | Carl Hoyer | |
| e-mail: corpcomm@buhrmann.com | telephone +31 (0)20 651 10 42 | |
| e-mail: carl.hoyer@buhrmann.com |
Profile of Buhrmann
As an international business services and distribution group, Buhrmann is one of the world's major supplier of office products for the business market and a leading distributor of graphic equipment in Europe. With its Office Products Divisions operating under the name of Corporate Express, Buhrmann is one of the market leaders in the business market for office products and computer supplies in North America, Europe and Australia. By combining modern Internet technology with intelligent logistic processes Buhrmann is able to distribute a wide range of products for the office and graphic markets in a highly efficient way. Sales via the internet account form a rapidly growing proportion of total sales. The group has its head office in Amsterdam and its continued operations generate annual sales of around EUR 6 billion with about 18,000 employees in 18 countries.
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.
| BUHRMANN NV | |||
By: |
/s/ F.H.J. KOFFRIE Member Executive Board |
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By: |
/s/ H. VAN DER KOOIJ Company Secretary |
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Date: May 25, 2004
SIGNATURE