8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549-1004

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 19, 2003

WorldCom, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Georgia	0-11258	58-1521612
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

22001 Loudoun County Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia	20147
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (703) 886-5600

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Item 5.    Other Events.

On August 19, 2003, WorldCom, Inc., d/b/a MCI (the “Company”) issued a press release reaffirming the Company’s current financial guidance and clarifying statements made in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 18, 2003 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 7.    Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(a)	Financial Statements.
	Not applicable.
(b)	Pro Forma Financial Information.
	Not applicable.
(c)	Exhibits.
	Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
	99.1	Press Release dated August 19, 2003

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This document may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to the Company’s bankruptcy proceedings and matters arising out of pending class action and other lawsuits and ongoing internal and government investigations relating to the previously announced restatements of its financial results. Other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from management’s expectations include economic uncertainty; the effects of vigorous competition, including price competition; the impact of technological change on our business, alternative technologies and dependence on availability of transmission facilities; risks of international business; regulatory risks in the United States and internationally; contingent liabilities; uncertainties regarding the collectibility of receivables; risks associated with debt service requirements and our financial leverage; uncertainties associated with the success of acquisitions; and the ongoing war on terrorism. More detailed information about those factors is contained in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

WORLDCOM, INC.
(Registrant)
By:        /s/    ANASTASIA KELLY
Name:	Anastasia Kelly
Title:	Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Dated:    August 19, 2003

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated August 19, 2003

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

MCI REAFFIRMS CURRENT FINANCIAL GUIDANCE,

CLARIFIES 8-K FILING

ASHBURN, Va., August 19, 2003 – MCI (WCOEQ, MCWEQ) today said it confirms its current financial guidance as reflected in its 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated July 7, 2003.

To further clarify MCI’s 8-K filing dated August 18, 2003 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the reference to the KPMG internal controls review relates to a company Form 8-K filing from June 3, 2003 in which it disclosed material weaknesses identified by KPMG.

The reference in the August 18, 2003 Form 8-K reporting June 2003 financial results indicate “. . . all previous guidance regarding future financial performance issued by the Company is no longer in effect and should be ignored” refers to all pre-bankruptcy projections of future company performance.

About WorldCom, Inc. WorldCom, Inc. (WCOEQ, MCWEQ), which currently conducts business under the MCI brand name, is a leading global communications provider, delivering innovative, cost-effective, advanced communications connectivity to businesses, governments and consumers. With the industry’s most expansive global IP backbone, based on the number of company-owned POPs, and wholly-owned data networks, WorldCom develops the converged communications products and services that are the foundation for commerce and communications in today’s market. For more information, go to http://www.mci.com.

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