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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): April 6, 2002
METROMEDIA FIBER NETWORK, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 000-23269 11-3168327
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
C/O METROMEDIA FIBER NETWORK SERVICES, INC.
360 HAMILTON AVENUE,
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10601
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (914) 421-6700
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On April 6, 2002, the registrant issued the press release attached as
Exhibit 99.1 to this report, which is incorporated by reference into this Item.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
The press release of the registrant is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this
report.
SIGNATURES
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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.
METROMEDIA FIBER NETWORK, INC.
By: /s/ Robert J. Sokota
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Name: Robert J. Sokota
Title: Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
Date: April 8, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NO. DOCUMENT
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99.1 Press Release dated April 6, 2002