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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | March 29, 2012 |
Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 000-28167 | 52-2126573 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
(Commission | ______________
(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 600 Telephone Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska | | 99503-6091 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | (907) 297-3000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On March 29, 2012, Mr. Brian D. Rogers, an independent director of Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. ("Company"), advised the Company that he will not be standing for reelection at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 8, 2012 ("Annual Meeting"). Mr. Rogers’ decision not to stand for reelection is not the result of any disagreement with management or the Company’s Board of Directors ("Board") related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Rogers will continue to serve as a member of the Board and as a member of its audit, and compensation and personnel committees until the commencement of the Annual Meeting.
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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| | | Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. |
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| April 4, 2012 | | By: | | /s/ Leonard A. Steinberg
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| | | | | Name: Leonard A. Steinberg |
| | | | | Title: Corporate Secretary |
