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) March 31, 1999
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AvTel Communications, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File No. 0-27580
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Delaware 87-0378021
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
501 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 805-884-6300
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(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On March 31, 1999, Registrant issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 1998.
Registrant's press release also noted that Registrant had engaged a financial
advisor to assist Registrant in arranging up to $15 million in private
equity-based financing. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Current Report and is incorporated herein by this reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS
C. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated March 31, 1999, regarding (i) Registrant's
financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 1998, and
(ii) Registrant's engagement of a financial advisor in connection with a
proposed private placement of equity securities.
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.
AVTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By: /S/ ANTHONY E. PAPA
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Anthony E. Papa
Chief Executive Officer
Date: April 1, 1999
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated March 31, 1999, regarding (i) Registrant's
financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 1998, and
(ii) Registrant's engagement of a financial advisor in connection with a
proposed private placement of equity securities. (Begins on Page 5).