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) May 6, 1998
(May 1, 1998)
Conestoga Enterprises, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 33-30715 23-256-5087
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification
No.)
202 East First Street, Birdsboro, Pennsylvania 19508
(Address of principal executive officers) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 610-582-8711
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events
(a) See the following press release, dated May 1, 1998, announcing
that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Conestoga Wireless Company,
commenced commercial operation of its wireless digital PCS system in Berks,
Union, Snyder, Northumberland and Montour counties in Pennsylvania:
Conestoga Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ-National Market: "CENI") announced today
that its wholly owned subsidiary, Conestoga Wireless Company, has commenced
commercial operation of its wireless digital PCS system in Berks, Union,
Snyder, Northumberland and Montour counties in Pennsylvania. The Company is
initially targeting the communities in or surrounding the service territories
of Conestoga Telephone and Buffalo Valley Telephone companies. These
consumers now have a new and exciting choice, a community connect digital
wireless service for their personal communication needs.
"Our desire is to offer consumers a high quality, economical, easy to
understand alternative to the expensive and often confusing array of cellular
and PCS services being advertised in the marketplace," said Bill Chamblin,
President of Conestoga Wireless Company. "Our wireless digital PCS service is
being offered for just five dollars a month and twenty cents per minute of use,
regardless of whether the call is across the street or across the country,"
said Chamblin. "By using Community Connect for all calling requirements,
it will be like getting your long distance for free!"
Conestoga Wireless Company customers will enjoy the advanced digital wireless
features and benefits made available by the Global System for Mobile
communications (GSM) technology, such as clearer reception, unparalleled
security, voice mail, caller identification, call forwarding and three way
calling. Questions about this PCS service will be handled through the
Customer Care Center located at the company's headquarters in Boyertown,
Pennsylvania.
Conestoga Enterprises, Inc. is a Birdsboro, Pennsylvania based diversified
telecommunications company with subsidiaries and partnerships providing local
telephone service, telephone equipment sales and service, long distance
services, paging and wireless services and Internet access. The Company serves
approximately 65,000 customers in southeastern and central Pennsylvania.
(b) On May 5, 1998, F. M. Brown relinquished his position as
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Brown will remain as a
member of the Board of Directors.
(c) On May 5, 1998, John R. Bentz retired as President of the
Company.
(d) On May 5, 1998, John R. Bentz was appointed Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Company.
(e) On May 5, 1998, Albert H. Kramer was appointed President of
the Company.
(f) See the following press release, dated May 4, 1998,
announcing the management change listed in subparagraphs (b) through (e) above:
Conestoga Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ National Market: "CENI"), announced today
that John R. Bentz will retire on June 1,1998 as President and full-time
employee of the Company; F. M.Brown will relinquish his position as Chairman
of the Board of Directors; Mr. Bentz will be appointed Chairman of the Board of
Directors; and Albert H. Kramer will be appointed President of the
Company. The Company intends to effect these changes at the Board of
Directors Annual Reorganization meeting tomorrow.
Mr. Bentz will serve the Company as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Brown will
continue to serve on the Board of Directors.
Mr. Kramer has served the Company as Executive Vice President since August 1997
and has been an employee of the Company since September 1995. He is a
certified public accountant and has more than 14 years of experience in the
Telecommunications arena in various financial and executive positions.
The Company appreciates the many contributions that Mr. Bentz has made to the
Company during his 40 years of employment with the Company as an hourly worker
and in management. The Company also appreciates the leadership that Mr. Brown
has given as Chairman of the Board and also as a former President of the
Company. The Company looks forward to their continued personal involvement in
their positions as Chairman of the Board and as members of the Board.
Conestoga Enterprises, Inc. is a Birdsboro, Pennsylvania based diversified
telecommunications company with subsidiaries and partnerships providing local
telephone service, telephone equipment sales and service, long distance
services, paging, wireless PCS, and Internet access. The Company serves
approximately 65,000 customers in southeastern and central Pennsylvania.
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.
CONESTOGA ENTERPRISES, INC.
Date: May 12, 1998 By: /s/ Albert H. Kramer
Name: Albert H. Kramer
Title: President
