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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000899681-05-000064.txt : 20050128
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000899681-05-000064
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20050127
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
FILED AS OF DATE:		20050128
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20050128

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SYSTEMAX INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000945114
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-CATALOG & MAIL-ORDER HOUSES [5961]
		IRS NUMBER:				113262067
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13792
		FILM NUMBER:		05556905

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		22 HARBOR PARK DR
		CITY:			PORT WASHINGTON
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11050
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5166087000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		22 HARBOR PARK DRIVE
		CITY:			PORT WASHINGTON
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11050

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	GLOBAL DIRECTMAIL CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950509
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549</FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3><B>FORM 8-K</B><BR>
<BR>
CURRENT REPORT<BR>
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE<BR>
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934<BR>
<BR>
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2005<BR>
<BR>
<B>Systemax Inc.</B><BR>
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)</FONT></P>

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<B>Delaware</B><BR>
(State or Other Jurisdiction<BR>
of Incorporation)</TD>
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<B>1-13792</B><BR>
(Commission<BR>
File Number)</TD>
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<B>11-3262067</B><BR>
(IRS Employer<BR>
Identification No.)</TD>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3><B>11 Harbor Park Drive<BR>
Port Washington, New York 11050</B><BR>
(Address of Principal Executive offices, including Zip Code)</FONT></P>

<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3>Registrant's telephone number, including area code: <B>(516) 608-7000</B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3><B>N.A.</B><BR>
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3>Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is
intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant
under any of the following provisions (<I>see</I> General Instruction A.2
below): </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH=95%>Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the
Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</TD>
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<TD WIDTH=95%>Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14-12)</TD>
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<TD WIDTH=95%>Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b)
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14d-2(b))</TD>
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<TD WIDTH=95%>Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under
the Exchange Act (17 CRF 240.13e-4(c))</TD>
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<TD WIDTH=10% ALIGN=LEFT><B><U>ITEM 7.01</U></B></TD>
<TD WIDTH=90%><B><U>Regulation FD Disclosure</U></B></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The following press release regarding reorganization of United
Kingdom operations was issued by the Company on January 27, 2005: </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH=95%>For Immediate Release<BR>
<BR>
INVESTOR CONTACT:<BR>
<BR>
Steven M. Goldschein<BR>
516 608-7000</TD>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3><B>SYSTEMAX ANNOUNCES UK STREAMLINING AND<BR>
REORGANIZATION REDUCING COSTS</B></FONT></P>


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<TD WIDTH=95%><B>PORT WASHINGTON, NY, January 27, 2005</B> - Systemax Inc.
(NYSE:SYX), a leading distributor and manufacturer of PC hardware, related
computer products and industrial products in North America and Europe announced
today that it is taking steps to increase the efficiency and profitability of
its UK operations.<BR>
<BR>
Richard Leeds, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated,
&quot;By combining certain back office operations we will increase efficiency,
provide better customer service and at the same time reduce costs and increase
profitability.&quot; Mr. Leeds added that approximately 100 positions are being
eliminated, which is expected to result in approximately $3.4 million in annual
savings.<BR>
<BR>
Systemax (www.systemax.com) utilizes an integrated system of branded e-commerce
web sites, direct mail catalogs and relationship marketers to sell PC hardware,
related computer products and industrial products in North America and Europe.
Systemax Inc. is a Fortune 1000 company.<BR>
<BR>
Forward-Looking Statements<BR>
<BR>
This press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company's
performance. These statements are based on management's estimates, assumptions
and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. The Company
assumes no obligation to update these statements. Actual results may differ
materially from results expressed or implied in these statements as the result
of risks, uncertainties and other factors including, but not limited to: (a)
unanticipated variations in sales volume, (b) economic conditions and exchange
rates, (c) actions by competitors, (d) the continuation of key vendor
relationships, (e) the ability to maintain satisfactory loan agreements with
lenders, (f) risks associated with the delivery of merchandise to customers
utilizing common carriers, (g) the operation of the Company's management
information systems, and (h) unanticipated legal and administrative proceedings.
Please refer to the Forward Looking Statements section contained in Item 7 of
the Company's Form 10-K for a more detailed explanation of the inherent
limitations in such forward-looking statements.</TD>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=3><B>SIGNATURES</B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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. </FONT></P>

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SYSTEMAX INC.<BR>
<BR>
By: <U>/s/ Steven Goldschein&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U><BR>
Name:&nbsp;&nbsp;Steven Goldschein<BR>
Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President and CFO
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<P><FONT SIZE=3>Dated:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;January 27, 2005</FONT></P>

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