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) October 1, 1999
ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-16014 23-2417713
(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
One North Main Street - Coudersport, PA 16915-1141
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (814) 274-9830
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Item 5. Other Events.
Adelphia Communications Corporation announced in a press release dated October
1, 1999 that it had closed the acquisition of Century Communications Corp. by
merger.
Information regarding the Century acquisition has been the subject of several
other prior Adelphia press releases and filings by Adelphia with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
The press release of October 1, 1999 is filed under Item 7 of this Form 8-K and
is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.01 Press Release dated October 1, 1999 (Filed Herewith).
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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.
Date: October 1, 1999 ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Timothy J. Rigas
Timothy J. Rigas
Executive Vice President, Treasurer
and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.01 Press Release dated October 1, 1999 (Filed Herewith).
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Exhibit 99.01
ADELPHIA CLOSES CENTURY ACQUISITION
Coudersport, PA, October 1, 1999 -- Adelphia Communications Corporation
(NASDAQ-NNM: ADLAC) announced that effective today, it had closed the
acquisition of Century Communications Corp. by merger.
Information regarding the Century acquisition has been the subject of
prior Adelphia press releases and filings by Adelphia with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Adelphia Communications Corporation is one of the largest cable
television operators in the United States.
Contact: Timothy J. Rigas, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
of Adelphia, (814) 274-9830.
