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: April 30, 2008
CINCINNATI BELL INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio |
1-8519 |
31-1056105 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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221 East Fourth Street Cincinnati, Ohio |
45202 |
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(Address
of principal executive |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 397-9900
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:
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Form 8-K |
Cincinnati Bell Inc. |
Section 2 - Financial Information
Item
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 30, 2008, Cincinnati Bell Inc. reported its financial results
for the first quarter 2008. The earnings release is attached as Exhibit
99.1.
Section 7 - Regulation FD
Item
7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 30, 2008, John F. Cassidy, the Company's president and chief
executive officer, and Brian Ross, the Company’s chief financial
officer, will present first quarter 2008 results. The presentation will
be webcast both live and on-demand. To listen, go to the Investor
Relations section of www.cincinnatibell.com, click on the
Webcasts/Presentations tab and follow the instructions for accessing the
webcast.
A copy of the presentation to be made during the meeting is attached to
this Current Report as Exhibit 99.2.
The information in Items 2.02 and 7.01 and the exhibits attached to this
Current Report as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are being furnished and shall
not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act
of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section nor
shall they be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the
Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Act of 1934, except as shall be
expressly stated by specific reference in such filing.
Item
9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (c) | Exhibits | ||
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press release dated April 30, 2008 | ||
| Exhibit 99.2 |
Presentation made during the Cincinnati Bell first quarter 2008 earnings conference call on April 30, 2008 |
Forward Looking Statements
Certain of the statements and predictions contained in this report
constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act. In particular, statements, projections
or estimates that include or reference the words “believes,”
“anticipates,” plans,” “intends,” “expects,” “will,” or any similar
expression fall within the safe harbor for forward-looking statements
contained in the Reform Act. Actual results or outcomes may differ
materially from those indicated or suggested by any such forward-looking
statement for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to:
Cincinnati Bell’s ability to maintain its market position in
communications services, including wireless, wireline and Internet
services; general economic trends affecting the purchase or supply of
telecommunication services; world and national events that may affect
the ability to provide services; changes in the regulatory environment;
any rulings, orders or decrees that may be issued by any court or
arbitrator; restrictions imposed under various credit facilities and
debt instruments; work stoppages caused by labor disputes; and
Cincinnati Bell’s ability to develop and launch new products and
services. More information on potential risks and uncertainties is
available in recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including Cincinnati Bell’s Form 10-K report, Form 10-Q reports and Form
8-K reports. The forward-looking statements included in this report
represent Company estimates as of April 30, 2008. Cincinnati Bell
anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its
estimates to change.
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Form 8-K |
Cincinnati Bell Inc. |
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.
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CINCINNATI BELL INC. |
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By: |
/s/ Christopher J. Wilson |
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Christopher J. Wilson |
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Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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Date: |
April 30, 2008 |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. |
Exhibit |
| 99.1 |
Press release dated April 30, 2008 |
| 99.2 |
Presentation made during the Cincinnati Bell first quarter 2008 earnings conference call on April 30, 2008 |