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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (date of earliest event reported):
December 17, 1997
EXCEL Communications, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1- 13433 75-2720091
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
8750 North Central Expressway, Suite 2000
Dallas, Texas 75231
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (214) 863-8000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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See Exhibit 20.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL
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INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
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(c) Exhibit.
20.1 Press Release, dated December 17, 1997, regarding
resignation of board members.
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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.
EXCEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
December 29, 1997
By: /s/ J. Christopher Dance
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J. Christopher Dance
Executive Vice President - General
Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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20.1 Press Release, dated December 17, 1997, regarding
resignation of board members.
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EXHIBIT 20.1
CONTACT: Kenneth Kracmer
Public Relations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 214/863-8400
December 17, 1997
Mary Bell
Investor Relations
214/863-8730
EXCEL COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES
BURNS AND LUKEN RESIGNATION
Dallas - Excel Communications, Inc. (NYSE: ECI) today announced the
resignation of Donald A. Burns and Henry G. Luken III from its board of
directors and the Company.
Burns and Luken joined the Board earlier this year at the completion of
Excel's merger with Telco Communications Group to facilitate the integration of
the two operations. Both Burns and Luken had been with Telco since its
formation in 1993, and although both individuals plan to pursue other interests,
they will continue to work with Excel on a consulting basis.
"Don and Henry have been an integral part of our operations during the past
few months to insure a seamless transition," said John J. McLaine, Excel
president and chief operating officer. "They have both made significant
contributions to the Company in a relatively short period of time."
Dallas-based Excel Communications, Inc. is the fifth largest long distance
company in the United States. The Company offers its subscribers a variety of
communications products and services which include residential service,
commercial service, paging service, dial-around service and calling cards. Excel
presubscribed residential and commercial services are marketed exclusively
through a nationwide network of Independent Representatives. Excel markets its
residential dial around products and services through Dial and Save(SM), Long
Distance Wholesale Club(SM) and Telco Choice(SM) programs and markets its
commercial products and services through 450 sales representatives located in 31
regional offices in 16 states. Excel has more than 3,000 employees who support
the corporate, network management, billing, teleservices and marketing functions
of the Company.
