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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): January 10, 2001
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ADELPHIA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
000-21605
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(Commission File Number)
Delaware 25-1669404
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(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
One North Main Street - Coudersport, PA 16915-1141
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(Address of principal executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (814) 274-9830
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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 10, 2001, the Company will be presenting at the Salomon Smith
Barney Equity Conference. A copy of selected forward looking slides from the
presentation are included as Exhibit 99.01 and are furnished with this Form 8-K.
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.
ADELPHIA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC.
Date: January 9, 2001 By: /s/ Timothy J. Rigas
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Timothy J. Rigas
Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.01 Selected Slides from Salomon Smith Barney Equity Conference (Filed
Herewith).
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