UNITED STATES
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): June 3, 2008
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GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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State of Alaska |
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0-15279 |
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92-0072737 |
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(State or other Jurisdiction of |
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(I.R.S Employer |
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Incorporation or organization) |
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Identification No.) |
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2550 Denali Street |
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Suite 1000 |
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Anchorage, Alaska |
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99503 |
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(Address of Principal Executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (907) 868-5600
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NONE |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events |
On June 9, 2008, General Communication, Inc. (GCI) issued a press release announcing its acquisition of Unicom, Inc. and United Utilities, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, United-KUC, which was completed on June 3, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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(d) |
Exhibits |
Exhibit
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99.1 |
Press release issued by General Communication, Inc. on June 9, 2008 |
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.
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GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: June 9, 2008 |
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/s/ John M. Lowber |
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Name: John M. Lowber |
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Title: Senior Vice President, |
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Chief Financial Officer, |
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Secretary and Treasurer |
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(Principal Financial Officer) |