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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): January 11, 2001
Triton PCS, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
333-57715 23-2930873
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
1100 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(610) 651-5900
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On January 11, 2001, we issued a press release (attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1) announcing our intent to pursue a $250 million private placement
of senior subordinated notes due 2011.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Text of Press Release dated January 11, 2001.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
TRITON PCS, INC.
Dated: January 12, 2001 By: /s/ David D. Clark
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David D. Clark
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
