FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 14, 1998
WEST TELESERVICES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-21771 47-0777362
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification Number)
9910 Maple Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (402) 571-7700
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 18, 1998, Gary L. West, Mary E. West and Troy L. Eaden announced
the withdrawal of their proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of
Common Stock of the Registrant not currently owned by either of them. This
proposal was withdrawn after the group was informed by the special committee
appointed by the Registrant's board of directors that it would not recommend the
group's final proposal of $15.50 per share.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.01 Press release dated August 18, 1998
SIGNATURE
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.
WEST TELESERVICES CORPORATION
By: /s/ Troy L. Eaden
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Troy L. Eaden
Chief Executive Officer
Date: September 16, 1998