Golden Telecom, Inc. (Form: 8-K)  

 

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):   December 3, 2007

Golden Telecom, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 000-27423 51-0391303
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
Rep. Office Golden TeleServices, Inc., 1 Kozhevnichesky Proezd, Moscow, Russia,   115114
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (011-7-501) 797-9300

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On December 3, 2007, Golden Telecom, Inc. (the "Company") and Open Joint Stock Company Vimpel-Communications ("Vimpelcom") jointly confirm that they are currently in discussions regarding the potential acquisition of all of the outstanding common stock of the Company by a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Vimpelcom at a price per share of $105 in cash, subject to negotiation and execution of a definitive acquisition agreement and final approval of their respective Boards of Directors and the special independent committees thereof.

There can be no assurance that the discussions will lead to a definitive agreement or that a transaction will be consummated. The Company and Vimpelcom do not intend to make any further comments or to respond to any inquiries until either a definitive agreement has been reached or discussions have been terminated.

A copy of the press release announcing such matter is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release announcing discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Golden Telecom, Inc. by Vimpelcom.





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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.

         
    Golden Telecom, Inc.
          
December 3, 2007   By:   /s/ Jean-Pierre Vandromme
       
        Name: Jean-Pierre Vandromme
        Title: Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release announcing discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Golden Telecom, Inc. by Vimpelcom.