SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): October 16, 2003
AboveNet, Inc. (formerly Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc.)
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware |
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| 11-3168327 |
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360 Hamilton Avenue |
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White Plains, New York |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (914) 421-6700
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure
On October 16, 2003 AboveNet, Inc. issued a press release concerning the closing of the exercise period on its previously announced offering of rights exercisable for $50 million in common stock. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, AboveNet, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 16, 2003 |
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| By: | /s/ Robert Sokota |
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| Robert Sokota | ||
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| and General Counsel | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
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99.1 |
| Press Release dated October 16, 2003 |
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