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): July 1, 2003
AirGate PCS, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 027455 58-2422929
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(State or other (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer ID
Jurisdiction of dentification No.)
Incorporation)
233 Peachtree Street, N.E. 30303
Harris Tower, Suite 1700, (Zip Code)
Atlanta, Georgia
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 525-7272
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release of AirGate PCS, Inc. July 1, 2003
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 1, 2003 AirGate PCS, Inc. a Delaware corporation (the "Company") issued
a press release announcing that Robert A. Ferchat has been named chairman of the
Company's board of directors. Mr. Ferchat replaces Barry J. Schiffman, who
resigned from his position on the board. A copy of the press release referenced
above is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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.
Date: July 2, 2003
By: /s/ William H. Seippel
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William H. Seippel
Chief Financial Officer