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): June 27, 2002
HORIZON TELCOM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Ohio 0-32617 31-1449037
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
68 East Main Street
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601-0480
(Address of princip (Zip Code)
executive offices)
(Registrant's telephone number including area code) (740) 772-8200
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
On August 15, 2003, Horizon PCS, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Horizon
PCS"), Horizon Personal Communications, Inc., an Ohio corporation and subsidiary
of Horizon PCS ("Percom") and Bright Personal Communications Services LLC, an
Ohio limited liability company and subsidiary of Horizon PCS ("Bright") (Horizon
PCS, Bright, and Percom collectively, the "Debtors"), filed voluntary petitions
for relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the
"Bankruptcy Code") in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Ohio (the "Bankruptcy Court"). The Debtors expect to continue to
manage their properties and operate their businesses as "debtors-in- possession"
subject to the supervision and orders of the Bankruptcy Court (Case Nos.
03-62424, 03-62425, and 03-62426) pursuant to Sections 1107(a) and 1108 of the
Bankruptcy Code. A copy of the press release announcing the bankruptcy filings
is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is hereby incorporated herein by
reference. Horizon PCS is a majority-owned subsidiary of Horizon Telcom, Inc.
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 15, 2003, Horizon PCS, Inc. issued a press release regarding its
filing under the Bankruptcy Code. Horizon PCS hereby incorporates by reference
herein the information set forth in its Press Release dated August 15, 2003, a
copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Any statement in the attached press release that is not a statement of
historical fact may be deemed to be a forward-looking statement, which involves
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause Horizon
PCS' actual results, performance or achievements to be materially and
significantly different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For example, the
expectation of continuing to manage the business as debtors in possession may
not prove accurate or Horizon PCS' network expansion could be delayed. For
further information on the risks inherent in Horizon PCS' business see "Risk
Factors" in Horizon PCS' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, and
Horizon PCS' Form 10-Q filed on August 15, 2003.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements.
Not Applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated August 15, 2003
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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 15, 2003 By: /s/ Peter M. Holland
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Peter M. Holland
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated August 15, 2003
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