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UNITED STATES
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): April 30, 1999
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware 333-39643 52-1990183
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Number)
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2708 Cranberry Square 26508
Morgantown, West Virginia (Zip Code)
(Address Of Principal Executive Offices)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (304) 594-1616
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ANKER COAL GROUP, INC.
FORM 8-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS ....................................................... 1
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS .................................. 1
SIGNATURE PAGE .............................................................. 2
EXHIBIT INDEX ............................................................... 3
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Anker Coal Group, Inc. issued the attached press release on April 30, 1999.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Press Release dated April 30, 1999
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC.
/s/ P. BRUCE SPARKS
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P. Bruce Sparks
President
Date: May 3, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Press Release dated April 30, 1999
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 30, 1999
Morgantown, WV -- Anker Coal Group, Inc. announced that effective May
1, 1999, William D. Kilgore has been named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of the Company. Bruce Sparks, President of the Company, said "Mr. Kilgore has
been an executive in the coal industry for 42 years and brings a tremendous
amount of experience to our Company. I look forward to working with him as we
implement the Company's business plan".
Anker Coal Group, Inc. also announced today that it paid the
semi-annual interest payment due April 1, 1999 under the Company's outstanding
9-3/4% senior unsecured notes.
