-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, OdCN4eOVf8H3DBJRbU6bCOPeTv6nzFKTbj0x8tY7DAlIiDuee6iL7pdzFvHoF+hy ualntT4H7I4iwMs1IKGaRw== 0000950152-08-001467.txt : 20080227 0000950152-08-001467.hdr.sgml : 20080227 20080227164818 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950152-08-001467 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080227 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080227 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080227 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CINCINNATI BELL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000716133 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813] IRS NUMBER: 311056105 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-08519 FILM NUMBER: 08647101 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 201 E FOURTH ST 102 732 CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45201 BUSINESS PHONE: 5133979900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 2301 CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45201 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BROADWING INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000512 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CINCINNATI BELL INC /OH/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CBI INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19830814 8-K 1 l30364ae8vk.htm CINCINNATI BELL INC. 8-K CINCINNATI BELL INC. 8-K
 

 
 
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: February 27, 2008
CINCINNATI BELL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Ohio
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  1-8519
(Commission File Number)
  31-1056105
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
221 East Fourth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices)
  45202
(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 (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))
 
 

 


 

     
Form 8-K
  Cincinnati Bell Inc.
Item 8.01   Other Events
     On February 27, 2008, Cincinnati Bell Inc. announced that the Communications Workers of America (“CWA”) ratified the terms of a new labor contract with the Company. A copy of the press release announcing the ratification is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     (c) Exhibits
      Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated February 27, 2008 announcing the ratification of a new labor contract.
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 February 27, 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.
         
  CINCINNATI BELL INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Christopher J. Wilson    
    Christopher J. Wilson   
Date: February 27, 2008    Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary   
 

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Exhibit Index
     
Exhibit No.
  Exhibit
 
   
99.1
  Press release dated February 27, 2008 announcing the ratification of a new labor contract.

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EX-99.1 2 l30364aexv99w1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1
 

     
  Press Release
 
Media Contact:
Lisa McLaughlin
513.368.1860
lmclaughlin@hsr.com
Cincinnati Bell Union Employees Ratify Contract
CINCINNATI — February 27, 2008 — Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE:CBB) today announced that employees represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) have ratified the labor agreement reached by the company and union officials on January 31, 2008.
This three-year agreement renews the labor contract for current bargaining unit employees, which was set to expire May 10, 2008, establishes a new compensation and benefit structure for future bargaining unit employees, and offers a retirement incentive for eligible bargaining unit employees. The new agreement affects 1,300 members of CWA Locals 4400 and 4401.
About Cincinnati Bell Inc.
With headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati Bell (NYSE:CBB) provides integrated communications solutions—including local, long distance, data, Internet, and wireless services—that help keep residential and business customers connected with each other and with the world.
In addition, businesses ranging in size from start-up companies to large enterprises turn to Cincinnati Bell for efficient, scalable office communications systems as well as complex information technology solutions including data center and managed services.
Cincinnati Bell conducts its operations through three business segments: Wireline, Wireless, and Technology Solutions. For more information, visit www.cincinnatibell.com.
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