FORM 6-K
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For March 28, 2003
Commission File Number: 0-30204
Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Takebashi Yasuda Bldg., 3-13 Kanda Nishiki-cho,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054, Japan
(Address of principal executive offices)
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THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE
PROSPECTUS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO.
333-12696) OF INTERNET INITIATIVE JAPAN INC. AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE
DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY
DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Date Description of Exhibit
1 03/28/2003 IIJ Group and PoweredCom Discontinue Business
Integration Discussions
--(English Press Release)
2 03/28/2003 Regarding Discussions on Business Integration between
IIJ Group and PoweredCom
--(English Translation of Japanese Press Release)
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, thereunto duly authorized.
Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
Date: March 28, 2003 By: /s/ Koichi Suzuki
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Koichi Suzuki
President, Chief Executive Officer and
Representative Director
EXHIBIT 1
--(English Press Release)
IIJ Group and PoweredCom Discontinue Business Integration Discussions
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2003--Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
(IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI), Crosswave Communications Inc. (Crosswave, NASDAQ: CWCI),
and PoweredCom Inc. (PoweredCom) today announced that they did not reach an
agreement on the potential integration of their businesses.
In July 2002, the parties announced that they were exploring the
possibility of integrating their business operations. This notice confirms that
the parties have ended their formal discussions regarding such integration. The
parties are, however, considering opportunities to work together in a number of
areas going forward.
"Since last year, PoweredCom has been focused on a variety of actions
including the merger plan with our group company, Tokyo Telecommunications
Network, which is due to take place in April 2003. For the time being, we have
mutually agreed to discontinue our discussions regarding business integration.
However, I strongly believe that there are still numerous future synergies that
may be realized through our cooperation, including areas such as sales,
technology and network solutions," said Takeshi Taneichi, President of
PoweredCom.
"In order to more quickly implement our business strategy for a rapidly
growing and fast changing Japanese broadband market, we decided not to prolong
our formal discussions further. We expect the termination of the discussions to
have minimal impact on our overall strategy. The IIJ Group has been continuing
to develop new growth areas and we are confident in our ability to continue to
achieve our targets," said Koichi Suzuki, President and CEO of IIJ and Chairman
of Crosswave.
About IIJ
Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI) is
Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions provider.
The company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan,
and between Japan and the United States. IIJ and its group of companies provide
total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers.
Services range from the delivery of new generation network services over an
optical-fiber infrastructure that is optimized for data communications, to the
construction of pan-Asian IP backbone networks. The company also offers
high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access,
hosting/housing, and content design.
About Crosswave
Crosswave Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: CWCI) offers broadband data
communication services on Japan's first nationwide fiber-optic network
specifically designed and dedicated to data traffic. Crosswave was established
in October 1998 by Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI), Sony
Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation with the goal of providing advanced,
high-speed, cost-effective, end-to-end data communications services to customers
in Japan and to take advantage of market growth and demand for broadband data
communications networks.
About PoweredCom
PoweredCom is a 32.06% owned affiliate of Tokyo Electric Power Company,
Incorporated. PoweredCom provides data communications services utilizing a
nationwide optical fiber network owned and operated by PNJ Group, a consortium
of PoweredCom and telecom business subsidiaries of ten regional electric power
companies. PNJ Group has one of Japan's largest optical fiber networks
stretching over 200,000 kilometers nationwide. PoweredCom offers one-stop
solutions for data communication services and leased-line services to business
clients, including WAN Ethernet service, point-to-point Ethernet service, IP-VPN
(virtual private network) service, and Internet access and data center services.
The statements within this release about IIJ's and Crosswave's future plans
and expectations contain forward-looking statements that involve risk and
uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events
or results. Important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ
from those contained in the forward-looking statements include changes in the
competitive environment, changes in the strategy, results of operations or
financial condition of any of the companies involved and other factors,
including those in their respective annual reports on Form 20-F and other
filings with the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT: For inquiries, contact:
IIJ Group Media/Investor Relations Office
Ms. Junko Higasa, +81-3-5259-6310
E-mail: press@iij.ad.jp
URL: http://www.iij.ad.jp/
or
Crosswave Investor Relations Office
Mr. Hiroaki Tsuno, +81-3-5205-4580
E-mail: ir@cwc.co.jp
URL: http://www.cwc.co.jp/
EXHIBIT 2
--(Translation of Japanese Press Release)
Regarding Discussions on Business Integration between IIJ Group and PoweredCom
TOKYO, March 28, 2003 -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI)
and PoweredCom Inc. (PoweredCom) had discussed the possibility of integrating
their business operations since July 2002, and once extended a target date of
agreement from the end of December 2002 to the end of March 2003. However, the
parties today announced that they did not reach an agreement on the potential
integration of their businesses and have ended their formal discussions
regarding such integration.
The parties are considering opportunities to work together in a number of
areas such as sales and technology going forward.
For inquiries, contact:
Ms. Junko Higasa, IIJ Group Media/Investor Relations Office
Tel: +81-3-5259-6310 E-mail: press@iij.ad.jp URL: http://www.iij.ad.jp/