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): August 19, 2004 Horizon Telcom, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 0-32617 31-1449037 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.) of incorporation) 68 East Main Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601-0480 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (740) 772-8200 Registrant's telephone number, including area code Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. On August 19, 2004, Horizon Telcom, Inc. ("Horizon") issued a press release announcing that its board of directors had unanimously approved stock splits that would have the effect of suspending Horizon's obligation to file periodic reports and other documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of the press release issued by Horizon is annexed hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release of Horizon dated August 19, 2004. 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. Horizon Telcom, Inc. Date: August 19, 2004 By: /s/ Thomas McKell --------------------- Name: Thomas McKell Title: President EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description of Document - ------- ----------------------- 99.1 Press Release of Horizon dated August 19, 2004