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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): March 14, 2000
ANKER COAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 333-39643 52-1990183
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2708 Cranberry Square 26508
Morgantown, West Virginia (Zip Code)
(Address Of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (304) 594-1616
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ANKER COAL GROUP, INC.
FORM 8-K
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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 March 14,
2000.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated March 14, 2000
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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/ Bruce Sparks
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Bruce Sparks
President
Date: March 14, 2000
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 14, 2000
Anker Hires New CFO
Morgantown, WV - Anker Coal Group, Inc. announced today that David D.
Struth has joined the Company as its Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. For
the past 15 years, Mr. Struth held various accounting and tax positions with
Herr-Voss Industries, Inc. (formerly known as Salem Corporation) located in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Most recently he served as Corporate Controller and
Secretary, and was responsible for accounting and finance matters, external
reporting, and tax planning and compliance for Herr-Voss Industries and its
subsidiaries. Several of the subsidiaries of Herr-Voss Industries were engaged
in the design, engineering and manufacture of coal processing and underground
mining equipment. Mr. Struth graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He also graduated
magna cum laude with a Master of Science in Taxation from the Graduate School of
Business at Robert Morris College in 1988.
Anker Coal Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries produce and sell coal used
principally for electric generation and steel production in the eastern United
States.
For information, contact Bruce Sparks, President, Anker Coal Group,
Inc. at (304) 594-1616.
