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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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): JULY 14, 2000 (July 3, 2000)
FIRSTWORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-24953 33-0521976
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
8390 E. CRESCENT PARKWAY, SUITE 300,
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 874-8010
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
FirstWorld Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
issued a press release on July 5, 2000, outlining certain financial results and
projections and the resignation of Sheldon S. Ohringer, the Company's President
and Chief Executive Officer. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Ohringer also resigned from the
Company's Board of Directors and the Committees of the Board on which he served.
Mr. Ohringer's resignations were accepted by the Board and effective as of July
3, 2000.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 14, 2000 FIRSTWORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By: /s/ David J. Gandini
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David J. Gandini
Executive Vice President
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated July 5, 2000.
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