<PAGE> 1
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): June 24, 1998
MINDSPRING ENTERPRISES, INC.
---------------------------------------------------------
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
DELAWARE 0-27890 58-2113290
--------------------------- ----------- ------------------
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
</TABLE>
1430 WEST PEACHTREE ST., SUITE 400, ATLANTA, GA 30309
--------------------------------------------------------
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 815-0770
----------------
<PAGE> 2
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
MindSpring Enterprises, Inc. ("MindSpring") announced on June 24,
1998 that its Board of Directors has declared a three-for-one stock split to be
effected in the form of a stock dividend. MindSpring issued a press release on
June 24, 1998 describing the stock split and providing additional information
about MindSpring. Such press release is filed as Exhibit 99 hereto and is
incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99. Press release
<PAGE> 3
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 hereunto duly authorized.
MINDSPRING ENTERPRISES, INC.
/s/ Michael G. Misikoff
-------------------------------
Michael G. Misikoff
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: June 25, 1998
<PAGE> 4
EXHIBIT INDEX
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NUMBER EXHIBIT
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
99. Press release
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 99
NEWS RELEASE
Release Dates: Immediate
Contact: Ed Hansen
(404) 287-0893
[email protected]
MINDSPRING ANNOUNCES THREE-FOR-ONE STOCK SPLIT
ATLANTA (June 24, 1998) - MindSpring Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:
MSPG), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a three-for-one
stock split in the form of a stock dividend.
The record date for the stock split will be July 9, 1998.
Stockholders of record at the market close on that date will receive two
additional shares of MindSpring common stock for each share held. Distribution
of the additional shares will take place on July 24, 1998.
About MindSpring
MindSpring is a leading Internet service provider focused on
delivering outstanding service and support to its customers. By following its
core values and beliefs, MindSpring is committed to doing an exceptional job of
serving its customers, its employees, its owners and its community. MindSpring's
dial-up subscribers can browse the World Wide Web, send electronic mail,
participate in informative online chats and access over 20,000 newsgroups.
MindSpring offers local Internet service in more than 360 locations throughout
the United States. MindSpring is also a leading provider of Web Hosting services
and domain registrations.
PC World presented MindSpring with its "World Class Award for Best
ISP" in July 1998. In November 1997, MindSpring earned CNET: The Computer
Network's "Buy It" recommendation as the national ISP providing the best value.
Smart Money magazine called MindSpring "The Better Option" to AOL in February
1998, followed by a "Best Buy" recommendation from Smart Money Interactive in
June 1998. MindSpring was given Home Office Computing's "Best Buy" for Web
Hosting in its April 1998 issue. FamilyPC, in its July 1998 issue, named
MindSpring's home page the "Best ISP Start Page." Upside Magazine said
MindSpring "understands the value of service, community and brand in the cold
world of the Net," in its February 1998 analysis of the top 150 technology
companies in the United States.
