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): September 16, 2013
ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
000-28167 |
52-2126573 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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600 Telephone Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska |
99503 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code |
907 - 297 - 3000 |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Effective as of September 16, 2013, Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), appointed Carol G. Mills, to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
On September 16, 2013, the Company increased the size of its Board from seven directors to eight directors and appointed Ms. Mills to fill the newly created vacant position on the Board.
Ms. Mills will receive compensation from the Company for service on the Board on the same terms as other non-employee members of the Board.
The Company issued a press release on September 16, 2013 announcing the appointment of Ms. Mills that provided relevant biographical information about Ms. Mills. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. Press Release dated September 16, 2013. |
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.
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Date: September 16, 2013 |
Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. |
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/s/ Leonard A. Steinberg |
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Leonard A. Steinberg |
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Corporate Secretary |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
| 99.1 | Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. Press Release dated September 16, 2013. |
Exhibit 99.1
Alaska Communications Appoints Carol G. Mills to Board of Directors
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 16, 2013--Alaska Communications (NASDAQ:ALSK), Alaska’s leading broadband solutions company, today announced that Carol G. Mills, a Silicon Valley veteran, will join its board of directors.
Mills brings more than 30 years experience in the enterprise software and technology sector to the Alaska Communications board of directors. Mills also serves on the board for Xactly Corporation, a cloud-based incentive compensation and performance management solutions company. She previously served on the boards of Adobe Systems, Blue Coat Systems and Tekelec Corporation. Prior to these roles she served in leadership roles at Hewlett-Packard, Acta Technology and Juniper Networks. She holds a master’s in business administration from Harvard University and Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College.
“We are very excited to add Carol to our board,” said Ned Hayes, Alaska Communications chairman of the board, and Anand Vadapalli, Alaska Communications president and chief executive officer. “Her management and board expertise in the technology sector, including computing hardware, software and telecommunications will bring great value to our board, customers and shareholders as we continue to focus on bringing managed services to consumers and businesses in Alaska.”
“I look forward to joining the Alaska Communications’ team and serving on the board,” said Mills. “Alaska Communications has demonstrated bold thinking and an ability to perform on its business plan. I look forward to working with my fellow board members and the management team to drive further growth and value creation.”
About Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications is a leading provider of advanced broadband solutions for businesses and consumers in Alaska. We operate a highly reliable, advanced statewide data and voice network with the latest technology and the most diverse undersea fiber optic system connecting Alaska to the contiguous United States. For more information, visit www.alaskacommunications.com or www.alsk.com.
CONTACT:
Alaska Communications
Heather Cavanaugh, 907-564-7722