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): October 18, 2006
HICKORY TECH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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0-13721 |
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41-1524393 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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221 East Hickory Street, P.O. Box 3248, Mankato, MN |
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56002-3248 |
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(800) 326-5789
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
HickoryTech Corporation will add Digital TV to the list of communications products and services available to the residents of North Mankato. The North Mankato City Council unanimously approved a cable television franchise agreement on Oct. 16, 2006 and HickoryTech Digital TV services will be available to the community beginning in the spring of 2007. Residents can subscribe to services on a stand-alone basis or as part of a bundle including Digital TV, high-speed DSL, local telephone, and long distance all from one local company on one bill.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release, dated October 18, 2006, issued by Hickory Tech Corporation
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SIGNATURE
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.
Date: October 18, 2006
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/s/ John W. Finke |
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John W. Finke |
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President and CEO |
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/s/ David A. Christensen |
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Name: |
David A. Christensen |
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Senior VP and CFO |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated October 18, 2006, issued by Hickory Tech Corporation |
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