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): May 2, 2002 AIRGATE PCS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 027455 58-2422929 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification Number) Harris Tower, 233 Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 1700 30303 Atlanta, Georgia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (404) 525-7272 -------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A ----------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Slide presentation dated May 2, 2002. Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure On May 2, 2002, AirGate PCS, Inc. made a presentation to investors. AirGate PCS, Inc. hereby incorporates by reference herein the information set forth in its slide presentation dated May 2, 2002, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 2 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. AIRGATE PCS, INC. (Registrant) Date: June 4, 2002 By: /s/ Alan B. Catherall -------------------------------- Name: Alan B. Catherall Title: Chief Financial Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Slide presentation dated May 2, 2002. 4