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): August 16, 2012
tw telecom inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware | 1-34243 | 84-1500624 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) | ||
10475 Park Meadows Drive Littleton, Colorado 80124
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 566-1000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 16, 2012, the Company repaid in full the $101.5 million Term Loan B tranche due January 2013. The Company extinguished this near-term debt maturity by utilizing cash and cash equivalents to lower its interest expense.
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.
tw telecom inc. | ||
By: | /s/ Tina Davis | |
Name: | Tina Davis | |
Title: | Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel | |
August 16, 2012