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 7, 1996
AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-25314 05-0440761
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
131 National Business Parkway, Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (301) 617-4200
(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 7, 1996, the Board of Directors of American Communications
Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company") determined to change the
fiscal year of the Company from July 1 through June 30 to January 1 through
December 31. The determination was made to change the fiscal year to conform to
industry standards and for certain administrative purposes. The Company will
file an Annual Report on Form 10-KSB with the Securities and Exchange Commission
covering the transition period.
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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.
Dated: October 15, 1996
AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ RICHARD A. KOZAK
Richard A. Kozak
President and Chief Executive
Officer
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