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) |
February 15, 2005 |
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| 1-8519 | 31-1056105 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
| 201 East Fourth Street | 45202 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
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| Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition | ||||||||
| Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits | ||||||||
| SIGNATURES | ||||||||
| EXHIBIT 99.1 | ||||||||
| Form 8-K | Cincinnati Bell Inc. |
Section 2 — Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 15, 2005, Cincinnati Bell Inc. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter 2004. The earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The attached exhibit is filed pursuant to this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
The infomation provided under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 provided under Item 9.01, shall be considered “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
| Exhibit | Description | ||
99.1
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Press release dated February 15, 2005. |
Forward Looking Statements
Certain of the statements and predictions contained in this Form 8-K constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. In particular, any statements, projections or estimates that include or reference the words “believe,” “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
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market position in communications services, including for 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 our various credit facilities and debt instruments, work stoppages caused by labor disputes, adjustments resulting from year-end audit procedures and Cincinnati Bell’s ability to develop and launch new products and services. More information on potential risks and uncertainties is available in the company’s recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Cincinnati Bell’s annual Form 10-K report, quarterly Form 10-Q reports and Forms 8-K. The forward-looking statements included in this Form 8-K represent the company’s estimates as of February 15, 2005. The company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its estimates to change.
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.
| CINCINNATI BELL INC. | ||||||
| By: | /s/ Christopher J. Wilson | |||||
| Christopher J. Wilson Vice President and General Counsel |
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Date: February 15, 2005
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. |
Exhibit | Page No. |
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 15, 2005. |
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