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) January 6, 1997
AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-25314 05-0440761
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(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 5. Other Events.
On January 6, 1997 American Communications Services, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Company" or "ACSI") announced that Richard A. Kozak
had given notice to the Company that he was terminating his employment as
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate Services Division and
acting Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kozak claims that the Company breached his
employment contract as a result of a management reorganization in early December
1996. Prior to the reorganization, Mr. Kozak served as the Company's President
and Chief Executive Officer. The Company is considering its options, including
terminating Mr. Kozak's employment. Jack E. Reich, President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Communications Services Division, has assumed responsibility for
finance and accounting, and the Company expects to announce the hiring of a
Chief Financial Officer in the near future.
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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: January 9, 1997
AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Anthony J. Pompliano
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Anthony J. Pompliano
Executive Chairman
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