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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):April 3, 2003
EARTHLINK, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware
(State of Incorporation) | | 001-15605
(Commission File Number) | | 58-2511877
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
1375 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code:404-815-0770
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 2, 2003, EarthLink, Inc. ("EarthLink") issued a press release announcing it agreed to purchase nine million shares of EarthLink common stock from Sprint Corporation for $53.1 million. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the April 2, 2003 press release.
Item 7. Financial Statements,Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
- (c)
- Exhibits
Exhibit No.
| | Description
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated April 2, 2003 |
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.
| | | EARTHLINK, INC.
(Registrant) |
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By: |
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/s/ LEE ADREAN
Name: Lee Adrean
Title: Chief Financial Officer |
Date: April 3, 2003
Exhibits
Exhibit No.
| | Description
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated April 2, 2003 |
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