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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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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 25, 1997
EXCEL Communications, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1- 14322 75-2624939
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
8750 North Central Expressway
Dallas, Texas 75231
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(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
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See Exhibit 20.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL
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INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
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(c) Exhibit.
20.1 Press Release, dated June 25, 1997, regarding election of a
board member.
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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.
July 10, 1997 By: /s/ John J. McLaine
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John J. McLaine
President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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20.1 Press Release, dated June 25, 1997, regarding
election of a board member.
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EXHIBIT 20.1
TO
FORM 8-K
FOR
EXCEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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CONTACT: Kenneth Kracmer
Public Relations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 214/863-8400
June 25, 1997
Mary Bell
Investor Relations
214/863-8730
EXCEL NAMES LEGEND AIRLINES CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER T. ALLAN McARTOR TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DALLAS - Kenny A. Troutt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EXCEL
Communications, Inc. (NYSE: ECI) today announced the appointment of T. Allan
McArtor (54), Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Legend Airlines,
Inc. to the EXCEL Board of Directors.
Announcing the appointment, Kenny Troutt said, "Allan McArtor brings a
wealth of experience working with start up companies and his entrepreneurial
management style complements that of EXCEL. His breadth of knowledge in
fast-paced environments will serve EXCEL well as we continue to grow and expand
our product offerings. It's no secret that Allan has a long history of success
in the service industry and we recognize the valuable business principles he
brings to the table."
McArtor's appointment brings the total number of Board members to five.
Specifically, he will serve on the Compensation Committee and Audit Committee
under the Board of Directors.
Prior to founding Legend Airlines, McArtor served on the senior
management team of Federal Express Corporation except for two years, 1987-1989
when President Reagan appointed McArtor to serve as the Administrator of the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Before the FAA position, McArtor was
Senior Vice President for Telecommunications at FedEx. Upon his return to FedEx
in 1989, McArtor was named Senior Vice President of Air Operations and was
responsible for the all divisions comprising FedEx's global airline.
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EXCEL ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF McARTOR TO BOARD
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McArtor also serves on the Board of Directors of Pilkington Aerospace,
Inc. which manufactures aircraft windshields and fighter aircraft canopies. In
addition, he serves on a number of Boards for civic, industry, charity and
educational groups. Previously, McArtor has served on the Boards of Learjet,
Inc. and Fairchild Space and Defense Company.
McArtor is a 1964 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and holds a
Master's Degree from Arizona State University. He also received an Honorary
Doctorate from Christian Brothers University, in Memphis, for his role in
founding the Center For The Study Of Telecommunications And Information Systems
at the University. He is also currently a member of the Advisory Board for the
School of Business.
Dallas-based EXCEL Communications, Inc. is the fifth largest long
distance company in the United States in terms of presubscribed lines according
to the Federal Communications Commission. The Company offers its subscribers a
variety of communications products and services under the EXCEL branded name
which include residential service, commercial service, paging service, and
calling cards. EXCEL services are marketed exclusively through a nationwide
network of Independent Representatives. EXCEL has more than 2,200 employees who
support the corporate, network management, billing, teleservices and marketing
functions of the Company.
