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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):
August 21, 1996
EXCEL Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14322 75-2624939
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
8750 North Central Expressway, Suite 2000
Dallas, Texas 75231
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (214) 863-8000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
See Exhibit 20.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL
INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibit.
20.1 Press release, dated August 21, 1996, regarding appointment of Ron
McDougall to EXCEL's Board of Directors.
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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.
EXCEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
August 21, 1996 By: /s/ John J. McLaine
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John J. McLaine
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
and Secretary
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20.1 Press release, dated August 21, 1996, regarding
appointment of Ron McDougall to EXCEL'S Board of
Directors.
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Exhibit 20.1
For Immediate Release
EXCEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. NAMES BRINKER INTERNATIONAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
RON McDOUGALL TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dallas, TX, August 21, 1996-- Kenny A. Troutt, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of EXCEL Communications, Inc. (NYSE: ECI) today announced the
appointment of Ron McDougall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brinker
International (NYSE: EAT) to EXCEL's Board of Directors.
Mr. McDougall is the first outside director appointed to the Board since EXCEL
went public on May 9, 1996. Announcing the appointment, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer Kenny Troutt said, "We are honored to welcome Ron McDougall to
EXCEL's Board of Directors. Ron brings a wealth of management experience with
young, high-growth companies. His reputation for innovative and creative
leadership, as well as solid business principles, is widely respected in the
service industry."
McDougall began his professional career in management at Procter and Gamble in
1967. His experience includes senior management positions at Sara Lee and The
Pillsbury Company. In 1974, McDougall joined Steak & Ale Restaurant Corporation
as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Development, where he was
instrumental in creating the Bennigan's Restaurant concept.
In 1983, McDougall joined Brinker International as Executive Vice President, and
in 1986, he was named President and Chief Operating Officer to help guide the
company through a period of rapid, but orderly evolution and expansion. In 1995,
he was elected CEO of the company.
McDougall received his BBA and MBA degrees from the University of Wisconsin and
completed Advanced Management Programs at Harvard University's Graduate School
of Business. His honors included selection as a MUFSO Gold Chain Winner in 1991,
as well as Restaurants and Institutions' 1993 Executive of the Year.
Brinker International currently operates more than 600 restaurants across the
U.S. and internationally. The company's portfolio of restaurant concepts
includes Chili's Grill & Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill, On The Border, Cozymel's,
Maggiano's Little Italy, the Corner Bakery and Eatzi's Market & Bakery. Brinker
International estimates systemwide revenues for fiscal 1997 will exceed $1.7
billion.
Founded in 1988, EXCEL Communications, Inc. is the fourth largest provider of
residential long-distance phone service in the U.S. with 3.8 million residential
and small business subscribers. The Company offers its subscribers a variety of
long-distance and value-added services including residential service, commercial
service, 800 service, international service and calling cards. The Company's
services are marketed nationwide exclusively through a network of independent
representatives.
Contact: Sheila M. Durante
Public Relations Manager
214/863-8431 or
Mary Bell
Investor Relations Manager
214/863-8730
