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): November 1, 2004
AboveNet, 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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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events
On November 1, 2004 AboveNet, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the addition of new customers in the financial services and media markets. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
A copy of the Company’s November 1, 2004 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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 1, 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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| and General Counsel | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
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99.1 |
| Press Release dated November 1, 2004 |
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