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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): November 4, 1999
AirGate PCS, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 027455 58-2422929
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(State or other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
233 Peachtree Street, N.E. 30303
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Harris Tower, Suite 1700, (Zip Code)
Atlanta, Georgia
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 525-7272
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
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On October 21, 1999, the Registrant changed its fiscal year from the year
ending December 31 that was reported in its most recent filing with the
Commission. The Registrant's fiscal year was changed to a fiscal year ending on
September 30. A Form 10-K will be filed with the Commission covering the
transition period from January 1, 1999 to September 30, 1999.
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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.
AIRGATE PCS, INC.
Date: November 4, 1999 By: /s/ Thomas M. Dougherty
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Thomas M. Dougherty,
Chief Executive Officer
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