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
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 22, 2000
e.spire Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State of Delaware 0-25314 52-1947746
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File No.) Identification No.)
12975 Worldgate Drive
Herndon, Virginia 20701
(Address of Principal Executive (Zip Code)
Offices)
(703) 639-6000
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(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On September 20, 2000, e.spire Communications, Inc. ("e.spire") obtained a
waiver from its syndicated bank group regarding certain covenants of its Senior
Secured Credit Facilities with which it was not in compliance for the quarters
ending March 31, 2000 and June 30, 2000.
In addition, e.spire issued a press release announcing that it has secured
additional funding commitments, including $50 million received today, that
significantly strengthen its balance sheet. Concurrently, e.spire finalized the
First Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities with its syndicated
bank group.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Reference
(99) Additional Exhibits
Press Release dated September 20, 2000 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: September 22, 2000
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Juliette Pryor, Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
