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: May 7, 2011
CINCINNATI BELL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-8519
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31-1056105 |
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 221 East Fourth Street
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45202 |
| Cincinnati, Ohio
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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 (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Cincinnati Bell Inc. |
On May 7, 2011, Cincinnati Bell Inc. announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with
the Communications Workers of America (“CWA”) on the terms of a new labor contract. The tentative
agreement is subject to ratification by the local CWA membership. A copy of the press release
announcing the tentative agreement is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibits |
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press release dated May 7, 2011 announcing the tentative agreement. |
Forward Looking Statements
Certain of the statements and predictions contained in this release 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 release represent company estimates as of May 7,
2011. Cincinnati Bell anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its estimates
to change.
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