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): October 21, 2002
AirGate PCS, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 027455 58-2422929
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(State or other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
233 Peachtree Street, N.E. 30303
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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 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 21, 2002, AirGate PCS, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("AirGate"),
issued a press release announcing it has appointed William H. Seippel as vice
president and chief financial officer. Mr. Seippel replaces Alan B. Catherall
who is leaving the company to pursue other business interests. A copy of the
press release referenced above is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release of AirGate PCS, Inc. dated October 21, 2002
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: October 29, 2002
By: /s/Thomas M. Dougherty
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Thomas M. Dougherty,
Chief Executive Officer