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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
August 8, 2007 | ||
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) | ||
Level 3 Communications, Inc. | ||
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | ||
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Delaware | 0-15658 | 47-0210602 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | IRS Employer |
1025 Eldorado Blvd., Broomfield, Colorado | 80021 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
720-888-1000 | ||
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | ||
Not applicable | ||
(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.):
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 August 8, 2007, Level 3 Communications, Inc. (“Level 3”) issued a press release containing a statement attributable to Mr. James Q. Crowe, Level 3’s chief executive officer regarding a personal health matter. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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| Financial Statements of Business Acquired | ||
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(b) |
| Pro Forma Financial Information | ||
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(c) |
| Shell Company Transactions | ||
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| None | ||
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(d) |
| Exhibits | ||
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| 99.1 |
| Press Release dated August 8, 2007, relating to a statement attributable to James Q. Crowe. |
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.
| Level 3 Communications, Inc. |
| By: | /s/ Neil J. Eckstein |
| Neil J. Eckstein, Senior Vice President |
Date: August 9, 2007