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): March 30, 2004
AboveNet, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware |
| 000-23269 |
| 11-3168327 |
(State of Incorporation |
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360 Hamilton Avenue |
| 10601 | ||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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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 March 30, 2004 AboveNet, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that effective immediately, William G. LaPerch has assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer and President and joined the Company’s Board of Directors. Since January 1, 2004 Mr. LaPerch has served as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer. 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: March 30, 2004 |
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| ABOVENET, INC. | |
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| By: | /s/ Robert Sokota |
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| Robert Sokota |
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| Senior Vice President |
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| and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
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99.1 |
| Press Release dated March 30, 2004 | |
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