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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): September 15, 2000
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WORLDPORT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 000-25015 84-1127336
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification
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975 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 229-8200
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On September 15, 2000, WorldPort Communications Inc. (the
"Registrant") acquired all of the common stock of Sweden-based VIS-Able
International AB and its affiliates for approximately US$18 million in cash.
VIS-Able International AB is a leading professional services firm, specializing
in complex systems development, consulting, WAP integration and Web hosting. The
press release of the Registrant dated as of September 15, 2000 regarding the
sale is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
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99.1 Press Release of WorldPort Communications, Inc. dated as of September 15,
2000.
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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.
WORLDPORT COMMUNICATIONS,INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: September 29, 2000 By: /s/ John T. Hanson
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John T. Hanson
Chief Financial Officer
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