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T-Mobile US, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jun 28, 2007)

Filed June 28, 2007For Securities:TMUSTMUSZTMUSITMUSL

Summary

This 8-K filing from MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (note: the ticker symbol TMUS is associated with T-Mobile US, Inc. which is a different entity and this filing predates T-Mobile US's IPO) on June 28, 2007, primarily announces significant executive leadership changes and amendments to the company's bylaws. The key event is the appointment of Thomas Keys to the newly created position of President and Chief Operating Officer. This move is attributed to the CEO, Roger Linquist, reducing his schedule for personal health reasons and reflects the company's proactive succession planning for the CEO role.

Key Highlights

  • 1MetroPCS Communications, Inc. appointed Thomas Keys as President and Chief Operating Officer, a new role for the company.
  • 2The appointment of Mr. Keys is part of succession planning for the CEO position.
  • 3CEO Roger Linquist is reducing his work schedule due to personal health reasons.
  • 4Mr. Linquist will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and CEO.
  • 5The company amended its bylaws to formally separate the duties of the President and CEO and to define the responsibilities of the President and COO.
  • 6An attached press release dated June 27, 2007, provides further details on Mr. Keys' appointment.
  • 7Thomas Keys previously held the position of Senior Vice President, Market Operations, West.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Keys was appointed to this new role due to CEO Roger Linquist's need to reduce his schedule for personal health reasons. The company also viewed this as an opportunity for succession planning for the CEO role.

Roger Linquist remains the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of MetroPCS Communications, Inc. He has resigned as President, a role now filled by Thomas Keys.

Effective June 27, 2007, Amendment No. 1 to the company's Third Amended and Restated Bylaws was adopted. This amendment formally separates the duties of the president and chief executive officer and outlines the specific responsibilities for the President and Chief Operating Officer.

This particular 8-K filing focuses on executive appointments and corporate governance changes (bylaw amendments). It does not contain new financial statements or details regarding the company's financial performance.