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 December 24, 2002
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 INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE IN
THE PROSPECTUS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION STATMENT 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DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY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
1-1. 12/24/2002 IIJ Group to Extend the Discussion Period with
PoweredCom to March 2003
-(English Press Release)
1-2. 12/24/2002 Regarding the discussion for the possible business
integration Of IIJ Group and PoweredCom
-(English Translation of Japanese Press Release)
EXHIBIT 1-1 -(English Press Release)
IIJ Group to Extend the Discussion Period with PoweredCom to March 2003
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 24, 2002--Internet Initiative Japan
Inc. ("IIJ", NASDAQ: IIJI) and Crosswave Communications Inc.
("Crosswave", NASDAQ: CWCI) today announced that they have agreed with
PoweredCom, Inc. ("PoweredCom") to extend the period for discussions
regarding a possible integration of their business until the end of
March 2003, while striving to reach agreement earlier than this date
if possible.
Previously, the parties were aiming to reach agreement by the end of
December 2002.
"The parties remain fully committed to exploring a combination that will
maximize synergies in Japan's rapidly growing and evolving broadband market
place," said Koichi Suzuki, President and CEO of IIJ and President of Crosswave.
"While discussions continue, IIJ group remains focused on its current business
and future developments, and continues to expect steady growth for the fiscal
year ending March 2003."
In July 2002, IIJ and Crossswave announced that they were exploring the
possibility of integrating their business operations with PoweredCom. The
parties have not yet entered into a memorandum of understanding and the proposed
terms of any such memorandum, or of any possible integration, have not yet been
determined.
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: IIJ Group Media/Investor Relations Office
Ms. Junko Higasa, +81-3-5259-6310
press@iij.ad.jp
http://www.iij.ad.jp/
or
Crosswave Investor Relations Office
Mr. Hiroaki Tsuno, +81-3-5205-4580
ir@cwc.co.jp
http://www.cwc.co.jp/
EXHIBIT 1-2 -(English Translation of Japanese Press Release)
December 24, 2002
Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
PoweredCom Inc.
Regarding the discussion for the possible business
integration of IIJ Group and PoweredCom
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. ("IIJ", headquarters: Chiyoda-ku Tokyo,
President: Koichi Suzuki) and PoweredCom, Inc. ("PoweredCom", headquarters:
Chuo-ku Tokyo, President: Ken Taneichi) today announced that they have agreed to
extend the period for discussions regarding a possible integration of their
business until the end of the fiscal year 2002, while striving to reach
agreement earlier than this date if possible.
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/
Mr. Sasaki, or Mr. Takanori, PoweredCom Inc.
Tel: 03-4431-6441 Fax: 03-4431-6090
E-mail: press@poweredcom.net URL: http://www.poweredcom.net
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: December 24, 2002 By: /s/ Koichi Suzuki
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Koichi Suzuki
President, Chief Executive Officer and
Representative Director