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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): September 8, 2000
Williams Communications Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-15343 73-1462856
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
One Williams Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74172
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 918-573-2000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
Williams Communications Group, Inc. (the "Company") has announced that
it is considering plans to sell approximately $250 million of convertible
preferred stock in a private placement. The proceeds from the sale of the
securities will be used to continue the enhancement and expansion of the
Williams Communications network and for working capital and general corporate
purposes.
Item 7. Exhibits.
The Company files the following exhibit as part of this report:
Exhibit 99.1. Copy of the Company's News Release,
dated September 8, 2000, publicly announcing
the information reported herein.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
/s/ Loretta K. Roberts
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Name: Loretta K. Roberts
Title: Secretary
Date: September 14, 2000
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Exhibit Index
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Copy of the Company's News Release, dated September 8,
2000, publicly announcing the information reported
herein.
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