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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 21, 2017
GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. | ||
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | ||
State of Alaska | 0-15279 | 92-0072737 | ||||
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization) | Commission File Number | (I.R.S Employer Identification No.) | ||||
2550 Denali Street | ||||
Suite 1000 | ||||
Anchorage, Alaska | 99503 | |||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (907) 868-5600
NONE | ||
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) | ||
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02. - Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.03 - Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
On August 21, 2017, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of General Communication, Inc. (“GCI”) amended and restated its bylaws. The amended and restated bylaws include changes to separate the functions of the corporate Chief Executive Officer and President. At the same time, the Board changed the title of Ronald Duncan from Chief Executive Officer and President to Chief Executive Officer and promoted GCI’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Gregory Chapados, to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. There were no changes to Messrs. Duncan and Chapados' compensation plans as a result of the change in titles. Information regarding each of Mr. Duncan’s and Mr. Chapados’ background, business experience, and compensation is incorporated by reference herein from GCI’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2017. Mr. Duncan will continue to serve as GCI’s principal executive officer following these changes.
Items 9.01 - Exhibits
Exhibit 3.1 - Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company August 21, 2017.
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.
GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. | |||
(Registrant) | |||
Date: August 23, 2017 | |||
By | /s/ Peter J. Pounds | ||
Name: Peter J. Pounds | |||
Title: Senior Vice President, | |||
Chief Financial Officer | |||
and Secretary | |||
(Principal Financial Officer) | |||
Exhibit Index | |||
Exhibit No. | Description | ||
3.1 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company August 21, 2017 | ||