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) February 6, 1997
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POWERTEL USA, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-14873 84-0897771
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
77-564B Country Club Drive Suite 340, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (619) 772-3100
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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POWERTEL USA, INC.
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Item 5. Other Events ....................................... 1
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 6, 1997, Registrant's Vice-President-Finance, Kenton Bowers, was
dismissed for cause and Pattinson Hayton was elected interim President until a
permanent replacement could be found. Registrant's previous President, Stefan N.
Tevis, resigned in January, 1997.
As previously disclosed, Registrant has agreed to acquire all the outstanding
stock of Theme Publishing and Communications Group ("Theme") for
redeemable/convertible preferred stock having a value of $4,000,000. The Theme
transaction is expected to close on or about February 28, 1997. Consummation of
the transaction is subject to certain conditions, including the settlement,
dismissal or other termination of various lawsuits pending against Registrant
which were filed by former officers and/or directors of Registrant.
SIGNATURE
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.
POWERTEL USA, INC.
/s/ Kevin J. Quinn
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Kevin J. Quinn, Secretary
Date February 27, 1997
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