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) February 27, 2017
FairPoint Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-32408 | | 13-3725229 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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521 East Morehead Street, Suite 500, Charlotte, North Carolina | | 28202 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (704) 344-8150
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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| x | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
On February 27, 2017, FairPoint Communications, Inc. issued a press release to announce the record and meeting dates to approve the merger with Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release |
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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| FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
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| By: | | /s/ Bruce F. Metge |
| | | Name: | | Bruce F. Metge |
| | | Title: | | Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer |
Date: February 27, 2017
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release |
