Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-82402
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 2
(TO PROSPECTUS DATED JULY 1, 2002)
ATX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
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This Prospectus Supplement No. 2 supplements and amends the Prospectus
dated July 1, 2002, and amended on July 2, 2002, relating to the shares of
common stock, par value $ 0.01 per share, of ATX Communications, Inc.,
including the associated rights to purchase Series A Junior Participating
Preferred Stock of ATX Communications, Inc.
The purpose of this Prospectus Supplement is to provide supplemental
information that was contained in a current report on Form 8-K, dated July 15,
2002.
The Prospectus, together with all of the supplements filed to date
(including this supplement), constitutes the prospectus required to be delivered
by Section 5(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, with respect to offers and sales
of the Common Stock.
Prospective investors should carefully consider matters discussed
under the caption "RISK FACTORS" beginning on page 9 of the prospectus.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION
NOR HAS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The date of this Prospectus Supplement No. 2 is July 16, 2002.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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) July 15, 2002
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ATX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 000-49899 13-4078506
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
110 East 59th Street, 26th Floor, New York, New York 10022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code (212) 906-8485
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CORECOMM HOLDCO, INC.
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 11, 2002, the stockholders of the Registrant approved a change
of the name of the Registrant from "CoreComm Holdco, Inc." to "ATX
Communications, Inc." The name change was made effective on July 15, 2002.
The press release issued by the Registrant on July 15, 2002, describing
the name change and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits
99.1 Press release, issued July 15, 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.
ATX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Michael A. Peterson
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Name: Michael A. Peterson
Title: Executive Vice President -
Chief Operating Officer and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: July 15, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
99.1 Press release, issued July 15, 2002
Exhibit 99.1
[ATX logo]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Melissa Kaufman (800) 220-2892
mail: Melissa.Kaufman@atx.com www.atx.com
CORECOMM HOLDCO, INC. COMPLETES NAME CHANGE TO ATX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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New York, NY - July 15, 2002 - CoreComm Holdco, Inc. (Nasdaq: COMMD), a leading
integrated communications provider, announced today that it has completed the
process to change the name of the company to ATX Communications, Inc. The formal
transition to the ATX name follows the successful completion of a
recapitalization effort in which the Company significantly strengthened its
balance sheet and operations.
"For nearly two decades, ATX has been a profitable, service-oriented business
that people and organizations trust to help them achieve their objectives,"
commented Thomas Gravina, President and Chief Executive Officer. "With all of
the success we've enjoyed, dating from our inception in the mid-1980s to our
recent and dramatic operational improvements, we're extremely pleased to extend
the ATX name and 17-year heritage to represent our entire business."
ATX Communications, Inc. reflects the Company's 17-year history and position as
a valued resource to businesses and consumers. The Company and its Commercial
Division, founded in 1985 as ATX Telecommunications Services, have a proven
track record, as well as valuable assets that include an expanding network
infrastructure, a team of approximately 1,300 knowledgeable and dedicated
employees, and a loyal and growing base of approximately 400,000 commercial and
residential customers.
"Over the years, ATX has enriched the lives of many people," continued Gravina.
"Through customers, vendors, family, and friends, ATX has been a vital part of
the community for a long time. We look forward to carrying on the traditions and
victories that have made ATX a leader in its field."
About ATX Communications, Inc.
Founded in 1985, ATX is a facilities-based integrated communications provider
offering local exchange carrier and inter-exchange carrier telephone, Internet,
e-business, high-speed data, and wireless services to business and residential
customers in targeted markets throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of
the United States. ATX currently serves approximately 400,000 business and
residential customers. For more information on ATX, please visit www.atx.com.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995: In addition to the historical information presented, this release also
includes certain forward-looking statements concerning the future development of
the business. Such statements represent the Company's reasonable judgment on the
future and are based on assumptions and factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially. The Company assumes no obligation to update these
forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or
changes in factors affecting such statements.
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