SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): July 17, 1998
NEXTLINK Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specific in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
333-4603 91-1738221
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
500 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
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(Address of principal executive offices, including
zip code)
(425) 519-8900
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On July 17, 1998, James Voelker announced his resignation as president and
director of Nextlink Communications, Inc. (the "Registrant") and George Tronsrue
was named as president of the Registrant.
On July 17, 1998, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the
resignation of Voelker as president and director of the Registrant and the
appointment of Tronsrue as president of the Registrant; such press release is
included herewith as exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release issued by the Registrant, dated July 17, 1998.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
NEXTLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By: /s/ R. Bruce Easter, Jr.
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Name: R. Bruce Easter, Jr.
Title: Vice President
Date: July 17, 1998
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release issued by the Registrant, dated July 17, 1998