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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Versatel Telecom International N.V.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Hullenbergweg 101
1101 CL Amsterdam-Zuidoost
The Netherlands
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files
or will file annual reports under cover Form
20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F ___
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing
the information contained in this Form is also thereby
furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ___ No X
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- N/A
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VERSATEL TELECOM INTERNATIONAL N.V.
REPORT ON FORM 6-K
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Telecom Founders B.V., a shareholder of Versatel Telecom
International N.V. (the "Company"), has informed the Company of its intention to
end its role as administrator of depositary receipts evidencing shares in the
Company and to distribute the underlying shares to the former holders of
depositary receipts, which holders include officers and directors of the
Company. The Company issued a press release in connection herewith. A copy of
the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein
by reference.
During the Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders held on Friday,
September 29, 2000, Mr. Raj Raithatha was appointed as the new Managing Director
(CEO) of the Company replacing Mr. R. Gary Mesch who was appointed as new
Supervisory Director of the Company. Mr. R.Gary Mesch will assume the role of
Chairman of the Board of Directors and will replace Mr. Leo van Doorne, who will
remain a member of the Supervisory Board. Mr. R. Gary Mesch's appointment brings
the number of directors on the Board of Directors to six, after the appointment
of Mr. Jorg Mohaupt at the General Meeting of Shareholders in May 2000. In
addition, Mr. Philippe Santin was appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer
of the Company. The Company issued a press release in connection herewith. A
copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press release, dated September 22, 2000, relating to
cancellation of depositary receipts by Telecom
Founders B.V. and transfer of Versatel shares to
holders of depositary receipts.
99.2 Press release, dated September 29, 2000, relating to
the appointment of a new Managing Director (CEO) and
Supervisory Director of the Company.
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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, on October 5, 2000.
Versatel Telecom International N.V.
By: /s/ RAJ RAITHATHA
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Raj Raithatha
Managing Director
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press release, dated September 22, 2000, relating to
cancellation of depositary receipts by Telecom Founders
B.V. and transfer of Versatel shares to holders of
depositary receipts.
99.2 Press release, dated September 29, 2000, relating to
the appointment of a new Managing Director (CEO) and
Supervisory Director of the Company.
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