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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
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 11, 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
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(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 July 11, 2000, e.spire issued a press release announcing that it and its
syndicated bank group are finalizing terms for a comprehensive amendment to its
Senior Secured Credit Facility, executed in August 1999. e.spire expects to sign
the final terms and conditions by Friday, July 14, 2000, with documentation to
be completed shortly thereafter.
On July 14, 2000, e.spire issued a press release announcing that it and its
syndicated bank group have signed the final terms for an amendment to its Senior
Secured Credit Facility, executed in August 1999. e.spire expects to prepare the
documentation, completing the amendment, in the next few weeks, at which time
the specific terms will be made public.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit Number Reference
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(99)
Additional Exhibits
Press Release dated July 11, 2000 Exhibit 99.1
Press Release dated July 14, 2000 Exhibit 99.2
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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:
/s/ JULIETTE PRYOR
Date: July 18, 2000 -------------------------------------
Juliette Pryor, Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
