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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): May 25, 2000
FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware 333-56365 13-3725229
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
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521 East Morehead Street, Suite 250, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(704) 344-8150
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Registrant's telephone number including area code
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On May 25, 2000, FairPoint Communications, Inc., formerly MJD
Communications, Inc. (the "Company"), announced that it completed a private
placement of $200 million of its 12 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2010 (the
"Notes"). The net proceeds from the sale of the Notes, were approximately $193
million, were used to repay outstanding borrowings under the revolving portions
of the Company's credit facility.
The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or any
state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent
registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements.
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.
Date: May 30, 2000 FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By: /s/ Walter E. Leach, Jr.
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Name: Walter E. Leach, Jr.
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
