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) March 30, 1999
HYPERION TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 0-21605 25-1669404
(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of incorporation) Identification No.)
Main at Water Street - Coudersport, PA 16915
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (814) 274-9830
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Item 5. Other Events.
On March 30, 1999, the Board of Directors of the Registrant elected to change
its fiscal year from a year ending on March 31 to a year ending on December 31.
The decision was made to conform to industry group standards and for certain
administrative purposes. The change will first be effective with respect to the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. No later than ninety days following March
30, 1999, the Registrant will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a
Report on Form 10-KT covering the nine-month transition period of April 1, 1998
to December 31, 1998.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Security Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 2, 1999 HYPERION TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Timothy J. Rigas
Timothy J. Rigas
Vice Chairman, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
