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): July 8, 1999
e.spire Communications, 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
e.spire Communications, Inc. ("e.spire"), has authorized Goldman Sachs Credit
Partners L.P., as Syndication Agent, to seek to arrange $200 million of 6.5-7.0
year Senior Secured Credit Facilities consisting of $125 million secured pro
rata facilities unfunded at closing and a $75 million secured term loan facility
funded at closing. The Bank of New York will serve as Administrative Agent,
First Union National Bank will serve as Documentation Agent, and Newcourt
Capital, e.spire's principal existing secured lender, will serve as Collateral
Agent. e.spire expects the facilities to close in August 1999.
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.
By e.spire Communications, Inc.
Date: July 8, 1999 /s/ Riley M. Murphy
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Riley M. Murphy, Executive Vice President
Legal and Regulatory Affairs
and Secretary
