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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share
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(Title of Class of Securities)
228227104
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(CUSIP Number)
Oliver Froissart
France Telecom
6, place d'Alleray
75015 Paris, France
011 331 4444 2436
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
July 5, 2000
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(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report
the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of (S)(S) 240.13d-l(e), 240.13d-l(f) or 240.13d-l(g), check
the following box { }.
NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See (S) 240.13d-7(b) for other
parties to whom copies are to be sent.
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities,
and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter
disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for the purpose, of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of
the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see
the Notes).
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP NO. 228227104
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<S> <C>
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Transmission Future Networks B.V.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) {_}
(b) {X}
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
[AF]
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) {__}
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Netherlands
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
0
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 0
EACH -----------------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 0
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
17,713,536
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</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0 (Includes all Shares beneficially owned by Group)
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
{__}
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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</TABLE>
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP NO. 228227104
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<S> <C>
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2 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
"Atrium 3" S.A.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) {_}
(b) {X}
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
N.A.
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) {__}
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
France
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
0
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 0
EACH -----------------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 0
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0 (Includes all Shares beneficially owned by Group)
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
{__}
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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</TABLE>
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP NO. 228227104
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<S> <C>
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3 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Digital Future Investments B.V.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) {_}
(b) {X}
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
N.A.
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) {__}
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Netherlands
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
0
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 0
EACH -----------------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 0
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0 (Includes all Shares beneficially owned by Group)
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
{__}
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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</TABLE>
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP NO. 228227104
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<S> <C>
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Telediffusion de France International S.A.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) {_}
(b) {X}
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
N.A.
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
{__}
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
France
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
SHARES 0
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8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 0
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
EACH
REPORTING 0
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</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 0
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0 (Includes all Shares beneficially owned by Group)
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
{__}
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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</TABLE>
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP NO. 228227104
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<S> <C>
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
1 S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
TeleDiffusion de France S.A.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) {_}
(b) {X}
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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SOURCE OF FUNDS*
4
N.A.
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) {__}
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
6
France
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
SHARES 0
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8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 0
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
EACH
REPORTING 0
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PERSON
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 0
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0 (Includes all Shares beneficially owned by Group)
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
{_}
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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</TABLE>
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP NO. 228227104
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<S> <C>
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
1 S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
France Telecom S.A.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) {_}
(b) {X}
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) {_}
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
France
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
SHARES 0
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8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 0
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
EACH
REPORTING 0
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
10
WITH 0
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0 (Includes all Shares beneficially owned by Group)
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
{__}
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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</TABLE>
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT
This Amendment No. 2 amends the statement on Schedule 13D (the
"Statement") relating to the Common Stock, par value $.0l per share (the
"Shares"), of Crown Castle International Corp., a Delaware corporation (the
"Company") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission")
on September, 1 1998 (the "Original Schedule 13D") and the Amendment thereto
("Amendment No. 1") filed on June 19, 2000. The Company's principal executive
office is located at 510 Bering Drive, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77057.
This amendment amends Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Amendment No. 1 to
the Original Schedule 13D previously filed by Digital Future Investments B.V.;
Telediffusion de France International S.A.; TeleDiffusion de France S.A.;
France Telecom S.A.; Candover Investments plc; Candover (Trustees) Limited;
Candover Partners Limited (as general partner of the Candover 1994 UK Limited
Partnership, the Candover 1994 UK No. 2 Limited Partnership, the Candover 1994
US No. 1 Limited Partnership and the Candover 1994 US No. 2 Limited
Partnership); Candover Services Limited; Ted B. Miller, Jr.; The Miller 1996
Gift Trust; Robert A. Crown (individually and for the Robert A. Crown grantor
retained annuity trust); Barbara A. Crown (individually and for the Barbara A.
Crown grantor retained annuity trust); Berkshire Fund III, A Limited
Partnership; Third Berkshire Associates Limited Partnership; Berkshire Fund IV,
Limited Partnership; Fourth Berkshire Associates LLC; Berkshire Investors LLC;
Centennial IV; Holdings IV; Centennial V; Entrepreneurs V; Holdings V; Nassau
Capital Partners II, L.P.; Nassau Capital LLC; NAS Partners I, L.L.C.; Fay,
Richwhite Communications Limited; PNC Venture Corp.; PNC Holding Corp.; PNC
Bank Corp; American Home Assurance Company; American International Group, Inc.;
New York Life Insurance Company; The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Company; Harvard Private Capital Holdings, Inc.; Charlesbank Capital Partners,
LLC; Prime VIII, L.P. and Prime SKA I, L.L.C.
No FT Reporting Person (as defined below) assumes responsibility for
the completeness or accuracy of the information contained in the Original
Schedule 13D or any amendment to the Original Schedule 13D concerning any other
person.
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND
This item is amended and supplemented as follows:
This Statement is being filed by the undersigned on behalf of:
Transmission Future Networks B.V. ("TFN"), "Atrium 3" S.A. ("Atrium 3"),
Digital Future Investments B.V. ("DFI"); Telediffusion de France International
S.A. ("TDFI"); TeleDiffusion de France S.A. ("TDF"); and France Telecom S.A.
("France Telecom", and together with each of the foregoing, the "FT Reporting
Persons").
By signing this Statement, each FT Reporting Person agrees that this
Statement is filed on its behalf.
Transmission Future Networks B.V
TFN is a Netherlands Private Limited Liability company with its principal
office located at Atrium Building 5th Floor, Strawinskylaan 3501, 1077 ZX
Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The principal business of TFN is to design and/or
engineer, and/or install, and/or operate infrastructures, and/or equipment,
and/or site for wireless telecommunications or for audio-visual communication
at large, to start with the broadcasting of the programs of commercial radio
stations in the Netherlands; to participate in, to finance, to collaborate
with, to conduct the management of companies and other enterprises and provide
advice and other services.
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TFN is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atrium 3, which is a wholly owned
subsidiary of TDF, which is in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of France
Telecom.
The name, citizenship, residence or business address, and present
principal occupation or employment, and the name, principal business and
address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is
conducted, of each executive officer and director of TFN are set forth on
Schedule 1 hereto, which Schedule is hereby incorporated into this Item 2 by
reference in its entirety.
"Atrium 3" S.A.
Atrium 3 is a French Societe Anonyme (similar to public limited
liability company), with its principal office located at 10, rue d'Oradour sur
Glane, 75015 Paris, France. The principal business of Atrium 3 is the
commercialization of all telecommunication and television transmission via all
mediums in France and abroad; the commercialization, within its scope of
activity, of all engineering performance, technical support and any other
services; and holding of majority or minority interests in the stock of
companies that conduct activities in the same field. Atrium 3 is a wholly owned
subsidiary of TDF, which is in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of France
Telecom.
The name, citizenship, residence or business address, and present
principal occupation or employment, and the name, principal business and
address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is
conducted, of each executive officer and director of Atrium 3 are set forth on
Schedule 1 hereto, which Schedule is hereby incorporated into this Item 2 by
reference in its entirety.
Digital Future Investments B.V.
DFI is a Netherlands Private Limited Liability company with its
principal executive office located at Atrium Building, 5th Floor,
Strawinskylaan 3501, 1077 ZX Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The principal business
of DFI is to participate in and to finance companies and enterprises which
conduct activities in the field of radio and telecommunications. DFI is a
wholly owned subsidiary of TDFI, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of TDF,
which is in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of France Telecom.
The name, citizenship, residence or business address, and present
principal occupation or employment, and the name, principal business and
address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is
conducted, of each executive officer and director of DFI are set forth on
Schedule 1 hereto, which Schedule is hereby incorporated into this Item 2 by
reference in its entirety.
Telediffusion de France International S.A.
TDFI is a French Societe Anonyme (similar to a public limited company)
with its principal executive office located at 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane,
75015 Paris, France. The principal business of TDFI is as a shareholding
company. TDFI holds and manages shares in the capital stock of foreign
companies which conduct activities that are in the field of the description of
the business of TDF. TDFI is a wholly owned subsidiary of TDF, which is a
wholly owned subsidiary of France Telecom.
The name, citizenship, residence or business address, and present
principal occupation or employment, and the name, principal business and
address of any corporation or other organization in
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which such employment is conducted, of each executive officer and director of
TDFI are set forth on Schedule 1 hereto.
TeleDiffusion de France S.A.
TDF is a French Societe Anonyme (similar to a public limited company),
with its principal executive office located at 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane,
75015 Paris, France. The principal businesses of TDF are television and radio
transmission. TDF is a wholly owned subsidiary of France Telecom.
The name, citizenship, residence or business address, and present
principal occupation or employment, and the name, principal business and address
of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is conducted,
of each executive officer and director of TDF are set forth on Schedule 1
hereto.
France Telecom S.A.
France Telecom is a French Societe Anonyme (similar to a public
limited liability company), with its principal executive office located at 6,
place d'Alleray 75015 Paris, France. The principal business of France Telecom
is telecommunications services.
The name, citizenship, residence or business address, and present
principal occupation or employment, and the name, principal business and
address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is
conducted, of each executive officer and director of France Telecom are set
forth on Schedule 1 hereto.
None of the FT Reporting Persons, nor any of their executive officers,
directors, trustees or partners, as applicable during the last five years (i)
has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or
similar misdemeanors) or (ii) was a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial
or administrative body of competent jurisdiction as a result of which such
entity or person was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order
enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject
to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to
such laws.
ITEM 3. SOURCE OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION
This item is supplemented as follows:
On July 5, 2000 TFN sold 17,713,536 Shares (the "Residual Shares") to
Salomon Brothers International Limited ("SBIL") pursuant to a purchase
agreement for a total consideration at U.S.$504,835,776.
ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION
This item is supplemented as follows:
The sale of the Residual Shares by TFN on July 5, 2000 represents the
most recent step in the process of disposition of all of its interests in the
Company and its affiliates in accordance with a letter of undertakings given to
the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.
Pursuant to a Disposition Agreement dated as of May 17, 2000 and
amended as of June 5, 2000 (the "Disposition Agreement") among the Company,
Crown Castle UK Holdings Limited, France
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Telecom, TFN, Telediffusion de France International S.A. and SBIL, SBIL has
agreed not to dispose of the Residual Shares before June 8, 2001 except: (i)
upon certain insolvency-related events with respect to France Telecom; (ii)
with the consent of the Company; or (iii) to affiliates of SBIL or to certain
other transferees that agree to be bound by certain terms of the Disposition
Agreement. Following such date, TFN is entitled, pursuant to a Confirmation for
Equity Swap Transaction dated as of July 5, 2000 among TFN, France Telecom and
SBIL to direct SBIL to dispose of the Residual Shares in a manner specified by
TFN. If the Residual Shares have not been disposed of before June 8, 2002
(subject to extension under certain circumstances set out in the Disposition
Agreement), the Company will be entitled to direct SBIL to dispose of any
remaining Residual Shares.
The FT Reporting Persons disclaim that they are part of a group (as
such term is set forth in Rule 13(d) promulgated under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934). Additionally, the FT Reporting Persons disclaim beneficial
ownership of all Shares which are not directly owned of record by such
Reporting Person.
ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
This item is amended as follows:
Transmission Future Networks B.V.
TFN does not beneficially own Shares but does retain shared power to
dispose, or direct the disposition, of 17,713,536 Shares.
"Atrium 3" S.A.
Atrium 3 does not beneficially own any Shares.
Digital Future Investments B.V.
DFI does not beneficially own any Shares.
Telediffusion de France International S.A.
TDFI does not beneficially own any Shares.
TeleDiffusion de France S.A.
TDF does not beneficially own any Shares.
France Telecom S.A.
France Telecom does not beneficially own any Shares.
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ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDING OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT
TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
This item is amended and supplemented as follows:
Purchase Agreement
In a purchase agreement between SBIL, TFN and France Telecom dated as of July
5, 2000 TFN agreed to sell the 17,713,536 Shares described in Item 3 to SBIL.
TFN and France Telecom provide certain representations, warranties and
indemnities to SBIL in the agreement.
Confirmation of Equity Swap Transaction
In a confirmation of equity swap transaction between SBIL, TFN and France
Telecom dated as of July 5, 2000 the parties agreed that TFN should bear the
financial exposure to any fluctuations in the price of the Shares before their
disposal by SBIL.
ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1. Purchase Agreement.
Exhibit 2. Confirmation of Equity Swap Transaction.
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Signature
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this Statement is true, complete and
correct.
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Date: July 17, 2000 TRANSMISSION FUTURE NETWORKS B.V.
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by /s/ Michel Azibert
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Name: Michel Azibert
Title: Managing Director
Date: July 17, 2000 "ATRIUM 3" S.A.
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by /s/ Michel Azibert
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Name: Michel Azibert
Title: President
Date: July 17, 2000 DIGITAL FUTURE INVESTMENTS B.V.
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by /s/ Michel Azibert
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Name: Michel Azibert
Title: Managing Director
60
Date: July 17, 2000 TELEDIFFUSION DE FRANCE INTERNATIONAL S.A.
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by /s/ Michel Azibert
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Name: Michel Azibert
Title: Chairman
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Date: July 17, 2000 TELEDIFFUSION DE FRANCE
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by /s/ Bruno Chetaille
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Name: Bruno Chetaille
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Date: July 17, 2000 FRANCE TELECOM
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by /s/ Bruno Chetaille
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Name: Bruno Chetaille
Title: Director of the Broadcast Services Division
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Schedule 1
Information about the Directors
I. TRANSMISSION FUTURE NETWORKS B.V.
Except as otherwise set forth below, the place of citizenship of each such
person is the Netherlands.
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<CAPTION>
NAME; PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR BUSINESS ADDRESS; PRINCIPAL BUSINESS
EMPLOYMENT OF EMPLOYER
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<S> <C>
Directors
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Michel L. Azibert 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
French Citizen 75015 Paris, France
(Chairman of TDFI and
International Director of TDF)
Gideon Johannes van der Ploeg Atrium Building, 5th Floor
(Management of companies in a professional services Strawinskylaan 3501
environment) 1077 ZX Amsterdam
THE NETHERLANDS
Gregory B. Richardson-Schilten Atrium Building, 5th Floor
American Citizen Strawinskylaan 3501
(Attorney) 1077 ZX Amsterdam
THE NETHERLANDS
</TABLE>
II. "ATRIUM 3" S.A.
Except as otherwise set forth below, the place of citizenship of each
such person is France.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME; PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR BUSINESS ADDRESS; PRINCIPAL BUSINESS
EMPLOYMENT OF EMPLOYER
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<S> <C>
Directors
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Michel Azibert 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane,
(Chairman of TDFI and International Director of TDF) 75015 Paris, France
TeleDiffusion de France S.A. 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane,
(Television and Radio Transmission) 75015 Paris, France
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Nicolas Decroix 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane,
(Cash Treasurer Manager of TDF) 75015 Paris, France
Patrick Yzerman 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane,
(Deputy Chief Financial Officer of TDF) 75015 Paris, France
</TABLE>
III. DIGITAL FUTURE INVESTMENTS, B.V.
Except as otherwise set forth below, the place of citizenship of each such
person is the Netherlands.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME; PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR BUSINESS ADDRESS; PRINCIPAL BUSINESS
EMPLOYMENT OF EMPLOYER
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<S> <C>
Directors
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Gideon Johannes van der Ploeg Atrium Building, 5th Floor
(Management of companies in a professional Strawinskylaan 3501
service environment) 1077 ZX Amsterdam
THE NETHERLANDS
Michel L. Azibert 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
French Citizen 75015 Paris, France
(Chairman of TDFI and International
Director of TDF)
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IV. TELEDIFFUSION DE FRANCE INTERNATIONAL S.A.
Except as otherwise set forth below, the place of citizenship of each
such person is France.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME; PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR BUSINESS ADDRESS; PRINCIPAL BUSINESS
EMPLOYMENT OF EMPLOYER
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<S> <C>
Directors
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Michel Azibert 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane,
(Chairman of TDFI and International Director of TDF) 75015 Paris, France
TeleDiffusion de France S.A. 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane,
(Television and Radio Transmission) 75015 Paris, France
Jean-Claude Prigent 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane,
(Chief Financial Officer of TDF) 75015 Paris, France
Patrick Yzerman 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane,
(Deputy Chief Financial Officer of TDF) 75015 Paris, France
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V. TELEDIFFUSION DE FRANCE S.A.
Except as otherwise set forth below, the place of citizenship of each
such person is France.
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<CAPTION>
NAME; PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS ADDRESS; PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OF EMPLOYER
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<S> <C>
Directors
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Bruno Chetaille 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane, 75015 Paris, France
(Chairman and C.E.O. of TDF; Director of the Broadcast
Services Division of France Telecom)
Pierre Lestrade Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry
(Chief of the CGTI) CGTI (Conseil General des Technologies de l'Information)
20, avenue Segur
75007 Paris, FRANCE
Nicolas Dufourcq FRANCE TELECOM- Division Multimedia
(Director of the Multimedia Division, Mass Market Product 103, rue de Grenelle
Services Division, France Telecom) 75007 Paris, FRANCE
Jean-Francois Latour 6, Place d'Alleray
(Regional Executive Vice President (West France)) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jacques Champeaux 6, place d'Alleray
(Group Executive Vice President 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Large Business Division, France Telecom)
Compagnie Generale des Communications - COGECOM (French 6, place d'Alleray
public limited company) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Marc Dandelot 6, place d'Alleray
(President of France Telecom, North America) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Didier Quillot France Telecom Mobiles
(Managing Director of France Telecom 41-45, Boulevard Romain Rolland
Mobiles) 75672 Paris Cedex 14, FRANCE
Jean-Yves Gouiffes 6, place d'Alleray
(Group Executive Vice President 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Network Division of France Telecom)
Christian Bret 6, place d'Alleray
(Deputy Director of the Large Business 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Division of France Telecom)
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<S> <C>
Claudie Granier TDF - DirectionRegionale
(Employee of TDF) Sud-EST14, Boulevard
Edouard Herriot-BP 358
13271 Marseille
Cedex 08, France
Jean-Yvon Coatrieux TDF-Direction Regionale Ouest
(Employee of TDF) 3, avenue de Belle Fontaine
B.P. 79
35512 Cesson-Sevigne Cedex, FRANCE
Executive Officers
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Bruno Chetaille 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
(Chairman and Chief Executive Officer) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Michel Azibert 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
(International Director) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Marc Rennard 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
(Deputy General Manager) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Gerard Chevee 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
(Deputy General Manager) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Michel Lapierre 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
(Human Resources Director) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jean-Claude Prigent 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
(Chief Financial Officer) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Philippe Hermann 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
(Production and Methods Director) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Madeleine Giovachini 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
(Radiocommunications 75015 Paris, FRANCE
and Services Director)
Michel Reneric 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
(Research and Innovation Director) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Yves Noirel 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
(General Manager of TDF 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Video Service)
Alain Delorme 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
(Radio Director) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Dominique Niel 10, rue d'Oradour sur Glane
(Television Director) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
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VI. FRANCE TELECOM
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Except as otherwise set forth below, the place of citizenship of each
such person is France
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<CAPTION>
NAME; PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS ADDRESS; PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OF EMPLOYER
------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Directors
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Michel Bon 6, place d'Alleray
(Chairman and Chief Executive Officer) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Francois Grapotte 6, place d'Alleray
(Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, LeGrand) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jean-Claude Desrayaud 6, place d'Alleray
(Employee of France Telecom) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jean Simonin 6, place d'Alleray
(Managing Director, Residential Agency of Toulouse) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Didier Lombard representing French State 6, place d'Alleray
(French Envoy for International Investments, Ministry of 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Economy, Finance and Industry)
Christophe Blanchard Dignac representing French State 6, place d'Alleray
(Budget Director, Ministry of Economy, Finance and 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Industry)
Yannick D'Escatha 6, place d'Alleray
(Delegated Managing Director of Industry to Electricite de 75015 Paris, FRANCE
France)
Simon Nora 6, place d'Alleray
(Honorary Inspector General of Finance) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Christian Pheline
(Head of Legal and Technical Department of Information and 6, place d'Alleray
Communication, Ministry of Culture and Communication) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Nicolas Jachiet 6, place d'Alleray
(Head of Investment Monitoring Division, 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Treasury Department, Ministry of the Economy, Finance and
Industry)
Jean-Paul Bechat 6, place d'Alleray
(Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SNECMA) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
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<S> <C>
Pascal Colombani 6, place d'Alleray
(Director of the French Atomic Energy Commission) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jacques de la Rosiere de Champfeu 6, place d'Alleray
(Advisor to Paribas) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Pierre Gadonneix 6, place d'Alleray
(President, Gaz de France) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Raymond Durand 6, place d'Alleray
(employee of France Telecom) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Pierre Peuch 6, place d'Alleray
(Employee de France Telecom) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Christophe Aguiton 6, place d'Alleray
(Employee de France Telecom) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jean-Francois Davoust 6, place d'Alleray
(Employee de France Telecom) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jean- Pierre Delezenne 6, place d'Alleray
(Employee de France Telecom) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Nadine Tihay spouse Grandmougin 6, place d'Alleray
(Employee de France Telecom) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Executive Officers
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Michel Bon 6, place d'Alleray
(Chairman and Chief Executive Officer) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jean-Francois Pontal
(Group Executive Vice President Mass Market Product and 6, place d'Alleray
Services Divisions 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jacques Champeaux 6, place d'Alleray
(Group Executive Vice President Large Business Division) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jean-Yves Gouiffes 6, place d'Alleray
(Group Executive Vice President Network Division) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jean-Jacques Damlamian 6, place d'Alleray
(Group Executive Vice President Development Division) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jean-Louis Vinciguerra 6, place d'Alleray
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<S> <C>
(Group Executive Vice President Human Resources and 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Finance Division)
Gerard Moine 6, place d'Alleray
(Group Executive Vice President Public Affairs) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Marie-Claude Peyrache 6, place d'Alleray
(Group Executive Vice President Corporate Communications) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
Jacques Burillon 6, place d'Alleray
(Corporate Secretary) 75015 Paris, FRANCE
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