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: November 30, 2000
United Australia/Pacific, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
State of Colorado 333-05017 84-1341958
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification #)
incorporation)
4643 South Ulster Street, Suite 1300, Denver, CO 80237
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
(303) 770-4001
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On November 30, 2000, Austar United Communications, Inc. ("Austar United"), a
majority owned subsidiary of United Australia/Pacific, Inc., acquired certain
spectrum rights from Television and Radio Broadcasting Services Pty. Limited
("TARBS") for A$140.0 ($73.9) million in cash. Austar United paid A$110.0
($58.1) million upon closing with the balance of A$30.0 ($15.8) million plus
interest to be paid on or before August 31, 2001. This spectrum will give Austar
United bandwidth in several cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra,
Adelaide and Perth) suitable for high speed broadband data, video (including
interactive television) and ultimately voice telephony using Voice over Internet
Provider ("IP") technology.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(a) EXHIBITS
99.1 Press Release dated October 23, 2000
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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.
United Australia/Pacific, Inc.
DATE: December 12, 2000 By: /s/ Valerie L. Cover
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Valerie L. Cover
Controller
(A Duly Authorized Officer
and Principal Financial Officer)
