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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 and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 15, 2001
GLOBAL TELESYSTEMS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE
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(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-23717 94-3068423
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
4121 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(703) 236-3100
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Registrant's telephone number including area code
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(Former Address, if changed since Last Report) (Zip Code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 15, 2001, Global TeleSystems, Inc. (the "Company")
announced the appointment of Duncan Lewis as the Company's President and Chief
Operating Officer. On January 18, 2001, the Company announced the renaming of
its GTS Broadband Services division to "Ebone."
The press releases announcing these developments are annexed to this
report as exhibits.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated January 15, 2001 announcing
appointment of Duncan Lewis as President and Chief
Operating Officer.
99.2 Press release dated January 18, 2001 announcing the
renaming of the Company's Broadband Service division
to "Ebone."
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SIGNATURE
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.
GLOBAL TELESYSTEMS, INC.
By: /s/ Grier C. Raclin
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Grier C. Raclin
Executive Vice President,
Chief Administrative Officer
and General Counsel
Date: January 18, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated January 15, 2001 announcing
appointment of Duncan Lewis as President and Chief
Operating Officer.
99.2 Press release dated January 18, 2001 announcing the
renaming of the Company's Broadband Service division
to "Ebone."
