-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, EZyVIwXos3IiJ2iQQwHOdotVNleXHgsjBKkuoQf+nEY3EB2Yo5IKgTKCJh6Lvp/w DyiH8+IpFnrsM2fDgXhaVQ== 0001193125-06-174599.txt : 20060816 0001193125-06-174599.hdr.sgml : 20060816 20060816160115 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-06-174599 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 425 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20060816 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060816 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US LEC CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001054290 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813] IRS NUMBER: 562065535 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-24061 FILM NUMBER: 061038344 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-319-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WC Acquisition Holdings Corp. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001372041 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 425 1 d425.htm FORM 425 Form 425

Filed by WC Acquisition Holdings Corp. Pursuant to Rule 425

Under the Securities Act of 1933

And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Company: US LEC Corp.

Commission File No.: 0-24061

This filing relates to the proposed transactions pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 11, 2006, among PAETEC Corp., US LEC Corp., WC Acquisition Holdings Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Corp. (“New PAETEC”), WC Acquisition Sub U Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of New PAETEC, and WC Acquisition Sub P Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of New PAETEC.

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New PAETEC will file with the SEC a registration statement that will contain a proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed merger transaction between PAETEC and US LEC, as well as other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders of US LEC are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus for the transaction and the other relevant documents when they become available because they will contain important information about New PAETEC, PAETEC, US LEC and the proposed merger transaction. The proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of US LEC prior to their stockholders meeting. Investors and security holders of US LEC may obtain free copies of the proxy statement/ prospectus and other documents filed by New PAETEC with the SEC (when they become available) at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. Free copies of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents also may be obtained by writing to PAETEC, One PAETEC Plaza, 600 Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, New York 14450, Attention: Investor Relations.

Information regarding the identity of persons who may, under the SEC’s rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of stockholders of US LEC Corp. in connection with the proposed transaction, and their interests in the solicitation, will be set forth in the proxy statement of US LEC Corp. and in the registration statement that will be filed by New PAETEC with the SEC.

 


Dear Valued Agent,

As you may have heard, PAETEC recently entered into a definitive agreement to merge with US LEC, a full service communications provider based in Charlotte, N.C. This promises to be an exciting development for all facets of our sales force.

When the merger is closed, the combined company – which will retain the PAETEC name – will boast combined annual revenues of approximately $1 billion and conduct business in an expanded geographic footprint that encompasses more than half of the top 100 Metropolitan Service Areas in the U.S. The combined company will also be primed to offer an impressive array of products and services, including some of the newest and most innovative solutions in the rapidly converging world of voice, data, and enhanced services.

The financial strength of the combined company should also allow for better negotiating power with vendors and other partners, which is another benefit to our customers.

Until the transaction closes, both companies will continue business as usual, and your day-to-day contacts at PAETEC remain the same. We will continue to make every effort to keep you informed about important developments throughout the approval and integration process.

More information can be found at www.paetec.com, or e-mail channel_marketing@paetec.com with any questions.

Sincerely yours,

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman and CEO

PAETEC Communications

Additional Information and Where to Find It

“New PAETEC” will file with the SEC a registration statement that will contain a proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed merger transaction between PAETEC and US LEC, as well as other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders of US LEC are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus for the transaction and the other relevant documents when they become available because they will contain important information about “New PAETEC,” PAETEC, US LEC and the proposed merger transaction. The proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of US LEC prior to their stockholders meeting. Investors and security holders of US LEC may obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by “New PAETEC” with the SEC (when they become available) at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. Free copies of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents also may be obtained by writing to PAETEC, One PAETEC Plaza, 600 Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, New York 14450, Attention: Investor Relations.

Information regarding the identity of persons who may, under the SEC’s rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of stockholders of US LEC in connection with the proposed transaction, and their interests in the solicitation, will be set forth in the proxy statement of US LEC and in the registration statement that will be filed by “New PAETEC” with the SEC.

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