UNITED STATES
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):December 30, 2005
West Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | 000-21771
(Commission
File Number) | | 47-0777362
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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11808 Miracle Hills Drive, Omaha, Nebraska
(Address of principal executive offices) | | 68154
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(402) 963-1200
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On December 30, 2005, the Board of Directors of West Corporation (the “Company”) approved changes to its compensation plan for its independent directors. In addition to such other compensation as has previously been approved for the independent directors (including the annual retainer of $45,000, a payment of $12,000 for attendance at the Company’s annual financial review meeting) as of January 1, 2006, the independent directors’ will also receive $1,000 for each Board meeting (other than the scheduled Board meetings as agreed upon annually by the Board) and each special committee meeting (other than audit committee or compensation committee meetings) attended. The Board also approved the participation of such directors in the Company’s health and dental plans.
SIGNATURES
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.
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| | WEST CORPORATION
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| | By: | /s/ Paul M. Mendlik | |
| | | Paul M. Mendlik | |
| | | Chief Financial Officer | |
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Date: December 30, 2005
