-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, DN4wof3NtZqDhe61+hsqAi+9aygmCF1sIoF+j92Zg3//zScvwJzuhson6YlUkJCL nFXPCGb/0Rn1crWcM5spug== 0001010192-98-000042.txt : 19980714 0001010192-98-000042.hdr.sgml : 19980714 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001010192-98-000042 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 19980710 SROS: AMEX SROS: NASD SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ARCH COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000915390 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS [4812] IRS NUMBER: 311358569 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-44485 FILM NUMBER: 98664148 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1800 W PARK DR STREET 2: STE 250 CITY: WESTBOROUGH STATE: MA ZIP: 01581 BUSINESS PHONE: 5088706700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1800 W PARK DR STREET 2: STE 250 CITY: WESTBOROUGH STATE: MA ZIP: 01581 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: USA MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS INC /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950519 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SANDLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001000742 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 112792496 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 767 FIFTH AVENUE STREET 2: 45TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10153 BUSINESS PHONE: 2127548100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 767 FIFTH AVENUE 45TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10153 SC 13D 1 SCHEDULE 13D SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 -------------- SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. _)* ARCH COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK $.01 PAR VALUE (Title of Class of Securities) 039381-10-8 (CUSIP Number) Edward Grinacoff Sandler Capital Management 767 Fifth Ave., 45th Floor New York, NY 10153 212-754-8100 Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) June 29, 1998 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this statement because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box [ ]. -------------- Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. *The remainder of this cover page shall be filed out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). (Continued on following pages) SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 039381-10-8 Page 2 of 35 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Sandler Capital Partners IV, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 2,754,545 11.0% BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 2,754,545 11.0% -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 2,754,545; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 11.0%; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 INCLUDING EXHIBITS OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 039381-10-8 Page 3 of 35 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Sandler Capital Partners IV FTE, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 1,131,818 4.5% BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 1,131,818 4.5% -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,131,818; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 4.5%; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 INCLUDING EXHIBITS OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 039381-10-8 Page 4 of 35 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Harvey Sandler - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 113,636 0.5% BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 4,739,000; See Item 3-5 18.9% REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 113,636 0.5% -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 4,739,000; See Item 3-5 18.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 4,853,000; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 19.4%; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 INCLUDING EXHIBITS OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 039381-10-8 Page 5 of 35 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON John Kornreich - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 46,205 0.2% BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 4,784,364; See Items 3-5 19.1% REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 46,205 0.2% -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 4,784,364; See Items 3-5 19.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 4,830,569; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 19.3%; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 INCLUDING EXHIBITS OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 039381-10-8 Page 6 of 35 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Michael J. Marocco - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 36,364 0.1% BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 4,739,364; See Items 3-5 18.9% REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 36,364 0.1% -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 4,739,364; See Items 3-5 18.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 4,775,728; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 19.1%; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 INCLUDING EXHIBITS OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 039381-10-8 Page 7 of 35 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Andrew Sandler - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 9,091 0.04% BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 4,739,364; See Items 3-5 18.9% REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 9,091 0.04% -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 4,739,364; See Items 3-5 18.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 4,748,455; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 19.0%; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 INCLUDING EXHIBITS OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 039381-10-8 Page 8 of 35 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Sandler Capital Management - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION New York - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 348,000 1.4% BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 4,246,364; See Items 3-5 17.0% REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 348,000 1.4% -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 4,246,364; See Items 3-5 17.0% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 4,594,364; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 18.3%; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 INCLUDING EXHIBITS OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 039381-10-8 Page 9 of 35 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON 21st Century Communications Partners, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 244,085 1.0% BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 244,085 1.0% -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 244,085; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 1.0%; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 INCLUDING EXHIBITS OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 039381-10-8 Page 10 of 35 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON 21st Century Communications T-E Partners, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 83,050 0.3% BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 83,050 0.3% -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 83,050; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 0.3%; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 INCLUDING EXHIBITS OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 039381-10-8 Page 11 of 35 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON 21st Century Communications Foreign Partners, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 32,865 0.1% BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 32,865 0.1% -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 32,865; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 0.1%; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 INCLUDING EXHIBITS OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 039381-10-8 Page 12 of 35 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Sandler Associates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION New York - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 145,000 0.6% BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 145,000 0.6% -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 145,000; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 0.6%; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 INCLUDING EXHIBITS OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 039381-10-8 Page 13 of 35 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON J.K. Media, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 45,000 0.2% BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 45,000 0.2% -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 45,000; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 0.2%; See Items 3-5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7 INCLUDING EXHIBITS OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION This statement, relates to the reporting persons'(i) acquisition of an aggregate of 225,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series C Preferred Stock"), of Arch Communications Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer" or the "Company"), pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 29, 1998 (the "Stock Purchase Agreement"), among, interalia, Issue, Sandler Capital Partners IV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Sandler Capital Partners IV FTE, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Harvery Sandler, John Kornreich, Michael J. Marocco and Andrew Sandler (collectively, the "Series C Purchasers"), and (ii) ownership of an aggregate of 898,000 shares of Issuer's Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share ("the "Common Stock"). As of June 29, 1998, the 225,000 shares of Issuer's Series C Preferred Stock were convertible into 4,090,909 shares of Issuer's Common Stock. ITEM 1. Security and Issuer. (a) Common Stock (CUSIP No. 039381-10-8). (b) Arch Communications Group, Inc. 1800 W. Park Dr., Suite 250 Westborough, MA 01581 ITEM 2. Identity and Background. The reporting persons include, among others, Sandler Capital Management, a New York general partnership ("SCM"), Sandler Capital Partners IV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("SCP IV"), Sandler Capital Partners IV FTE, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("SCP IV FTE," and with SCP IV, the "SCP Funds") and Harvey Sandler, John Kornreich, Michael J. Marocco and Andrew Sandler (each, an "Individual", and collectively, the "Individuals"). SCM holds securities on behalf of certain managed accounts with respect to which SCM exercises investment and voting discretion. Each of SCM, Sandler Associates, a New York limited partnership ("Sandler Associates"), J. K. Media, L.P., a New York limited partnership ("J.K. Media"), 21st Century Communications Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("21st CCP"), 21st Century Communications T-E Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (21st CCT-EP," 21st Century Communications Foreign Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("21st CCFP," and together with 21st CCP and 21st CCT-EP, the "21st Century Funds"), also owns shares of Common Stock. Each Individual, through a Delaware or New York corporation that is controlled by such Individual and that serves as a general partner of SCM, may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the securities held by SCM and its managed accounts. 14 SCM is a general partner of Sandler Investment Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("SIP"), which is a general partner of each of the SCP Funds and the 21st Century Funds. Each Individual is a general partner of Sandler Associates. John Kornreich is a general partner of J.K. Media. 1. (a) Sandler Capital Partners IV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. (b) Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, 45th Floor New York, New York 10153 (c) Principal Occupation: Investments. (d) No. (e) No. Harvey Sandler, and John Kornreich each control a Delaware corporation, Michael Marocco controls a New York corporation, and and Andrew Sandler controls a Delaware limited liabilty company. Each of such entity is a general partner of SCM. SCM is the general partner of SIP. SIP is a general partner of SCP IV. 2. (a) Sandler Capital Partners IV FTE, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. (b) Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, 45th Floor New York, New York 10153 (c) Principal Occupation: Investments. (d) No. (e) No. Harvey Sandler, and John Kornreich each control a Delaware corporation, Michael Marocco controls a New York corporation, and and Andrew Sandler controls a Delaware limited liabilty company. Each of such entity is a general partner of SCM. SCM is the general partner of SIP. SIP is a general partner of SCP IV FTE. 3. (a) Harvey Sandler is the sole shareholder of ARH Corp., a Delaware corporation ("ARH"). (b) Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, 45th Floor New York, New York 10153 (c) Principal Occupation: General partner of partnerships and limited partnerships engaged in the investment business. (d) No. (e) No. (f) Citizenship: United States. 15 ARH Corp. is a general partner of SCM. Harvey Sandler is the father of Andrew Sandler. 4. (a) John Kornreich is the majority shareholder of Four JK Corp., a Delaware corporation ("Four JK"), and a general partner of J.K. Media. (b) Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, 45th Floor New York, New York 10153 (c) Principal Business: General partner of partnerships and limited partnerships engaged in the investment business. (d) No. (e) No. (f) Citizenship: United States. Four JK Corp. is a general partner of SCM. 5. (a) Michael J. Marocco, is the sole shareholder of MJDM Corp., a New York corporation ("MJDM"). (b) Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, 45th Floor New York, New York 10153 (c) Principal Business: General partner of partnerships and limited partnerships engaged in the investment business. (d) No. (e) No. (f) Citizenship: United States. MJDM Corp. is a general partner of SCM. 6. (a) Andrew Sandler is the majority member of ALSI, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("ALSI"). (b) Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, 45th Floor New York, New York 10153 (c) Principal Occupation: General partner of partnerships and limited partnerships engaged in the investment business. (d) No. (e) No. (f) Citizenship: United States. ALSI is a general partner of SCM. Andrew Sandler is the son of Harvey Sandler. 7. (a) Sandler Capital Management, a registered investment adviser and a general partnership organized under the laws of the State of New York. (b) Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, 45th Floor New York, New York 10153 (c) Principal Occupation: Investments. (d) No. (e) No. 16 Harvey Sandler, and John Kornreich each control a Delaware corporation, Michael Marocco controls a New York corporation, and and Andrew Sandler controls a Delaware limited liabilty company. Each of such entity is a general partner of SCM. SCM is a general partner of SIP, which is a general partner of each of the SCP IV Funds and the 21st Century Funds. 8. (a) 21st Century Communications Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. (b) Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, 45th Floor New York, New York 10153 (c) Principal Occupation: Investments. (d) No. (e) No. Harvey Sandler, and John Kornreich each control a Delaware corporation, Michael Marocco controls a New York corporation, and and Andrew Sandler controls a Delaware limited liabilty company. Each of such entity is a general partner of SCM. SCM is the general partner of SIP. SIP is a general partner of 21st CCP. 9. (a) 21st Century Communications T-E Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. (b) Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, 45th Floor New York, New York 10153 (c) Principal Occupation: Investments. (d) No. (e) No. Harvey Sandler, and John Kornreich each control a Delaware corporation, Michael Marocco controls a New York corporation, and and Andrew Sandler controls a Delaware limited liabilty company. Each of such entity is a general partner of SCM. SCM is the general partner of SIP. SIP is a general partner of 21st CCT-EP. 10. (a) 21st Century Communications Foreign Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. (b) Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, 45th Floor New York, New York 10153 (c) Principal Occupation: Investments. (d) No. (e) No. 17 Harvey Sandler, and John Kornreich each control a Delaware corporation, Michael Marocco controls a New York corporation, and and Andrew Sandler controls a Delaware limited liabilty company. Each of such entity is a general partner of SCM. SCM is the general partner of SIP. SIP is a general partner of 21st CCFP. 11. (a) Sandler Associates, a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of New York. (b) Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, 45th Floor New York, New York 10153 (c) Principal Occupation: Investments. (d) No. (e) No. Harvey Sandler, John Kornreich, Michael Marocco and Andrew Sandler are the general partners of Sandler Associates. The limited partners of Sandler Associates include certain other investors. 12. (a) J.K. Media, L.P., a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of New York ("J.K. Media"). (b) Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, 45th Floor New York, New York 10153 (c) Principal Occupation: Investments. (d) No. (e) No. John Kornreich is the general partner of J.K. Media. ITEM 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration. The source of funds for the acquisition of the securities was the general working capital of the SCP IV Funds, the personal funds of the Individuals, the general working capital of SCM, the general working capital of each of the various managed accounts, the general working capital of the 21st Century Funds, the general working capital of Sandler Associates, and the general working capital of J.K. Media. 18 The amount of funds used in acquiring the shares of Common Stock that are issued and outstanding and that are issuable on conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock is set forth below: Reporting Person Number of Shares of Purchase Price Common Stock directly (in dollars) owned or held Sandler Capital Partners IV, 2,754,545 $15,150,000.00 L.P. Sandler Capital Partners IV FTE 1,131,818 6,225,000.00 L.P. Harvey Sandler 113,636 625,000.00 John Kornreich (1) 26,205 250,000.00 Michael J. Marocco 36,364 200,000.00 Andrew Sandler 9,091 50,000.00 Sandler Capital Management 348,000 2,732,381.20 21st Century Communications 244,085 1,306,825.58 Partners, L.P. 21st Century Communications 83,050 410,793.06 T-E Partners, L.P. 21st Century Communications 32,865 162,561.36 Foreign Partners, L.P. Sandler Associates 145,000 1,156,364.80 J.K. Media, L.P. 45,000 380,425.00 ----------------- (1) Includes 750 shares of Common Stock issued to John Kornreich as an outside director of Issuer under the Issuer's Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option Plan (the "Outside Directors' Option Plan") that have vested as of June 29, 1998 and are exercisable at a price of $4.125 per share. John Kornreich was issued an aggregate of 3,000 options to purchase shares of Common Stock upon becoming an outside director of the Issuer on June 29, 1998, of which 750 shares vested immediately, with the remainder to vest in equal increments of 750 shares on June 29, 1999, 2000 and 2001, respectively. 19 ITEM 4. Purpose of Transaction. The reporting persons acquired their securities for the purposes of investment. The reporting persons do not have any plans or proposals which relate to or would result in any of the actions set forth in subparagraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. ITEM 5. Interests in Securities of the Issuer. (a) The following list sets forth the aggregate number and percentage (based on 20,958,570 shares of Common Stock outstanding, as reported by the Issuer to the reporting persons as of June 1, 1998, and 4,090,909 shares of Common Stock issuable on conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock) of shares of Common Stock, as converted, owned beneficially by each reporting person named in Item 2, as of July 8, 1998: Reporting Person Number of Shares of Percentage of Shares Common Stock of Common Stock Beneficially Owned Beneficially Owned Sandler Capital Partners IV, 2,754,545 (as converted) 11.0% L.P. Sandler Capital Partners IV FTE 1,131,818 (as converted) 4.5% L.P. Harvey Sandler (1) (2) (3) (5) 4,853,000 (as converted) 19.4% John Kornreich (1) (2) (3) (4) 4,830,569 (as converted) 19.3% (5) Michael J. Marocco (1) (2) (3) 4,775,728 (as converted) 19.1% (5) Andrew Sandler (1) (2) (3) (5) 4,748,455 (as converted) 19.0% Sandler Capital Management 4,594,364 (as converted) 18.3% (1) (2) 21st Century Communications 244,085 1.0% Partners, L.P. 21st Century Communications 83,050 .3% T-E Partners, L.P. 21st Century Communications 32,865 .1% Foreign Partners, L.P. Sandler Associates 145,000 .6% J.K. Media, L.P. 45,000 .2% 20 ------------------ (1) Includes 3,886,363 shares of Common Stock, as converted, held by the SCP IV Funds. (2) Includes 360,000 shares of Common Stock held by the 21st Century Funds. (3) Includes 145,000 shares of Common Stock owned by Sandler Associates. (4) Includes 45,000 shares of Common Stock owned by J.K. Media and vested options for 750 shares of Common Stock issued to John Kornreich as an outside director of the Issuer under the Issuer's Outside Directors' Option Plan. (5) The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent of his/her/its equity interest therein. (b) By virtue of being the manager of certain accounts owning shares of Common Stock with respect to which SCM exercises investment discretion, and a general partner of SIP, which is a general partner of the 21st Century Funds and the SCP IV Funds, SCM may be deemed to have sole or shared power to vote and to dispose of 4,594,363 shares of Common Stock, as converted, representing approximately 18.3% of the Common Stock, as converted. By virtue of being the sole shareholder of ARH Corp. and a general partner of Sandler Associates, Harvey Sandler may be deemed to have sole or shared power to vote and to dispose of 4,853,000 shares of Common Stock, as converted, representing approximately 19.4% of the outstanding Common Stock. By virtue of being the majority shareholder of Four JK Corp. and a general partner of Sandler Associates and J.K. Media, John Kornreich may be deemed to have sole or shared power to vote and to dispose of 4,830,569 shares of Common Stock, as converted, representing approximately 19.3% of the outstanding Common Stock. By virtue of being the sole shareholder of MJDM Corp. and a general partner of Sandler Associates, Michael J. Marocco may be deemed to have sole or shared power to vote and to dispose of 4,755,728 shares of Common Stock, as converted, representing approximately 19.1% of the Common Stock, as converted. 21 By virtue of being a majority member of ALSI, LLC and a general partner of Sandler Associates, Andrew Sandler may be deemed to have sole or shared power to vote and to dispose of 4,748,455 shares of Common Stock, as converted, representing approximately 19.0% of the outstanding Common Stock. (c) The following is a description of all transactions in the shares of Common Stock by the persons identified in Item 2 of this Schedule 13D effected from May 8, 1998 through July 8, 1998, inclusive: Name of Purchase or Number of Shares Purchase or Sale Shareholder Sale Date of Common Stock Price Per Share Purchased or Sold Sandler Capital 6/29/98 2,754,545 $5.50 Partners IV, L.P. (as converted) Sandler Capital 6/29/98 1,131,818 $5.50 Partners IV FTE, L.P. (as converted) Harvey Sandler 6/29/98 113,636 $5.50 (as converted) John Kornreich 6/29/98 45,455 $5.50 (as converted) Michael J. Marocco 6/29/98 36,363 $5.50 (as converted) Andrew Sandler 6/29/98 9,091 $5.50 (as converted) All purchases of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock were effected by private placement. (d) No other person has the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of such securities. (e) Not applicable. ITEM 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer Not Applicable. 22 ITEM 7. Material to be filed as Exhibits. Exhibit 7.01 Joint Filing Agreement, effective as of July 8, 1998, among the reporting persons by which they have agreed to file this Schedule 13D and all necessary amendments, as required by Rule 13d-1(f). 23 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. SANDLER CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P. By: Sandler Investment Partners, L.P., General Partner By: Sandler Capital Management, General Partner By: MJDM Corp., a General Partner July 8, 1998 By: /s/ Edward G. Grinacoff --------------- ------------------------ Date Edward G. Grinacoff President ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). 24 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. SANDLER CAPITAL PARTNERS IV FTE, L.P. By: Sandler Investment Partners, L.P., General Partner By: Sandler Capital Management, General Partner By: MJDM Corp., a General Partner July 8, 1998 By: /s/ Edward G. Grinacoff -------------- ------------------------ Date Edward G. Grinacoff President ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). 25 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. July 8, 1998 By: /s/ Harvey Sandler -------------- -------------------- Date Harvey Sandler ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). 26 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. July 8, 1998 By: /s/ John Kornreich -------------- -------------------- Date John Kornreich ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). 27 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. July 8, 1998 By: /s/ Michael J. Marocco -------------- -------------------- Date Michael J.Marocco ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). 28 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. July 8, 1998 By: /s/ Andrew Sandler -------------- -------------------- Date Andrew Sandler ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). 29 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. SANDLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT By: MJDM Corp., a General Partner July 8, 1998 By: /s/ Edward G. Grinacoff -------------- -------------------- Date Edward G. Grinacoff President ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). 30 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. 21ST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS PARTNERS,L.P. By: Sandler Investment Partners, L.P., General Partner By: Sandler Capital Management, General Partner By: MJDM Corp., a General Partner July 8, 1998 By: /s/ Edward G. Grinacoff -------------- -------------------- Date Edward G. Grinacoff President ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). 31 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. 21ST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS T-E PARTNERS, L.P. By: Sandler Investment Partners, L.P., General Partner By: Sandler Capital Management, General Partner By: MJDM Corp., a General Partner July 8, 1998 By: /s/ Edward G. Grinacoff -------------- -------------------- Date Edward G. Grinacoff President ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). 32 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. 21ST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS FOREIGN PARTNERS, L.P. By: Sandler Investment Partners, L.P., General Partner By: Sandler Capital Management, General Partner By: MJDM Corp., a General Partner July 8, 1998 By: /s/ Edward G. Grinacoff -------------- -------------------- Date Edward G. Grinacoff President ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). 33 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. SANDLER ASSOCIATES By: Harvey Sandler, General Partner July 8, 1998 /s/ Harvey Sandler ------------- ----------------------- Date Harvey Sandler By: John Kornreich, General Partner /s/ John Kornreich ----------------------- John Kornreich By: Michael J. Marocco, General Partner /s/ Michael J. Marocco ----------------------- Michael J. Marocco By: Andrew Sandler, General Partner /s/ Andrew Sandler ----------------------- Andrew Sandler ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). 34 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. J.K. MEDIA, L.P. By: John Kornreich, General Partner July 8, 1998 /s/ John Kornreich ------------- ----------------------- Date John Kornreich ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). 35 EX-99 2 EXHIBIT 7.01 EXHIBIT 7.01 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them on a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of Arch Communications Group, Inc. and that this Agreement be included as an Exhibit to such joint filing. This Joint Filing Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and each such counterpart shall be an original but all of which, taken together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby execute this Agreement effective as of the 8th day of July, 1998. SANDLER CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P. By: Sandler Investment Partners,L.P., General Partner By: Sandler Capital Management, General Partner By: MJDM Corp., a General Partner By: /s/ Edward G. Grinacoff ----------------------- Edward G. Grinacoff President SANDLER CAPITAL PARTNERS IV FTE, L.P. By: Sandler Investment Partners, L.P., General Partner By: Sandler Capital Management, General Partner By: MJDM Corp., a General Partner By: /s/ Edward G. Grinacoff ----------------------- Edward G. Grinacoff President By: /s/ Harvey Sandler ----------------------- HARVEY SANDLER By: /s/ John Kornreich ----------------------- JOHN KORNREICH By: /s/ Michael J. Marocco ----------------------- MICHAEL J. MAROCCO By: /s/ Andrew Sandler ----------------------- ANDREW SANDLER SANDLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT By: MJDM Corp., a General Partner By: /s/ Edward G. Grinacoff ----------------------- Edward G. Grinacoff President 21ST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS PARTNERS, L.P. By: Sandler Investment Partners, L.P., General Partner By: Sandler Capital Management, General Partner By: MJDM Corp., a General Partner By: /s/ Edward G. Grinacoff ----------------------- Edward G. Grinacoff President 21ST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS T-E PARTNERS, L.P. By: Sandler Investment Partners, L.P., General Partner By: Sandler Capital Management, General Partner By: MJDM Corp., a General Partner By: /s/ Edward G. Grinacoff ----------------------- Edward G. Grinacoff President 21ST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS FOREIGN PARTNERS, L.P. By: Sandler Investment Partners, L.P., General Partner By: Sandler Capital Management, General Partner By: MJDM Corp., a General Partner By: /s/ Edward G. Grinacoff ----------------------- Edward G. Grinacoff President SANDLER ASSOCIATES By: Harvey Sandler, General Partner /s/ Harvey Sandler ------------------------ Harvey Sandler By: John Kornreich, General Partner /s/ John Kornreich ------------------------ John Kornreich By: Michael J. Marocco, General Partner /s/ Michael J. Marocco ------------------------ Michael J. Marocco By: Andrew Sandler, General Partner /s/ Andrew Sandler ------------------------ Andrew Sandler J.K. MEDIA, L.P. By: John Kornreich, General Partner /s/ John Kornreich ------------------------ John Kornreich ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001). -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----