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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): February 22, 1999
e.spire Communications, Inc.
(formerly known as American Communications Services, Inc.)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State of Delaware 0-25314 52-1947746
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File No.) Identification No.)
133 National Business Parkway, Suite 200
Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701
(Address of Principal Executive (Zip Code)
Offices)
(301) 361-4200
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On February 22, 1999, e.spire Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESPI) issued a press
release announcing that Dennis Kern has been named chief operating officer of
the company. Mr. Kern replaces Ronald E. Spears, who announced his resignation
from e.spire.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Reference
(99) Additional Exhibits
Press Release dated February 22, 1999 Exhibit 99.1
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
e.spire Communications, Inc.
By
Date: February 22, 1999 /s/ Riley M. Murphy
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Riley M. Murphy, Executive Vice President
Legal and Regulatory Affairs and Secretary
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Exhibit 99.1
e.spire ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT TRANSITION
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD, FEBRUARY 22, 1999 - e.spire Communications
(Nasdaq: ESPI) today announced that Dennis Kern, currently president of
e.spire's data organization, has been named chief operating officer of the
company. Mr. Kern replaces Ronald E. Spears, who announced his resignation from
e.spire. In his new role, Kern will be responsible for all engineering and
operations, in addition to his current data responsibilities.
Spears' resignation from the company is to be effective on July 1, 1999. In the
interim, he will continue in a senior executive role with the company,
completing several ongoing projects and providing for a smooth transition of
responsibilities.
