SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004
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): January 8, 2004
WorldCom, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Georgia | 0-11258 | 58-1521612 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 22001 Loudoun County Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia | 20147 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (703) 886-5600
Item 5. Other Events.
On January 8, 2004, WorldCom, Inc., d/b/a MCI (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its plan to reduce the size of its Debtor-in-Possession Credit Facility to $300 million from $1.06 billion. In the press release MCI also announced an extension until 4:15 p.m. (Eastern Time) on January 20, 2004 to the expiration date by which certain claim holders pursuant to the confirmed Plan of Reorganization may submit election forms specifying the portion of their claims they elect to be paid in the form of notes or shares of common stock in the reorganized company. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) | Financial Statements. | |||||
| Not applicable. | ||||||
(b) | Pro Forma Financial Information. | |||||
| Not applicable. | ||||||
(c) | Exhibits. | |||||
Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |||||
99.1 | Press Release dated January 8, 2004 | |||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
WORLDCOM, INC. (Registrant)
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| By: | /s/ ANASTASIA KELLY | |
Name: Anastasia Kelly Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel | ||
Dated: January 8, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release dated January 8, 2004 | |
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