UNITED STATES
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): August 28, 2001
AIRGATE PCS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 027455 58-2422929
(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
incorporation) Number)
Harris Tower, 233 Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 1700 30303
Atlanta, Georgia
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(404) 525-7272
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
On August 29, 2001, AirGate PCS, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("AirGate"),
and iPCS, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("iPCS"), issued a joint press release
announcing the approval of a proposed combination of AirGate and iPCS. The Press
Release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Joint Press Release dated August 29, 2001 announcing the
approval of a proposed combination of AirGate PCS, Inc.
and iPCS, Inc.
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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.
AIRGATE PCS, INC. (Registrant)
Date: August 29, 2001 By: /s/ Alan B. Catherall
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Name: Alan B. Catherall
Title: Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Joint Press Release dated August 29, 2001 announcing the
approval of a proposed combination of AirGate PCS, Inc.
and iPCS, Inc.
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