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): August 19, 2011
HICKORY TECH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Minnesota
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0-13721
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41-1524393
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission file number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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221 East Hickory Street, P.O. Box 3248, Mankato, MN
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56002-3248
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(800) 326-5789
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 16, 2011, Damon Dutz informed the Company of his intention to retire from his position as President of the Consumer and Network Solutions division and all officer roles in Hickory Tech Corporation on or about September 2, 2011, due to health reasons. He has agreed to continue to be available to assure an orderly transition of his responsibilities.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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99.1
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Press Release, dated August 19, 2011, 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: August 19, 2011
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By: /s/ John W. Finke
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John W. Finke, President and Chief Executive Officer
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By: /s/ David A. Christensen
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David A. Christensen, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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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 August 19, 2011, issued by Hickory Tech Corporation
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