UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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) | May 3, 2005 | |
| CINCINNATI BELL INC. | ||
| (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) | ||
| Ohio | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | ||
| 1-8519 | 31-1056105 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
| 201 East Fourth Street | 45202 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
| (513) 397-9900 | ||
| (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) | ||
| (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) | ||
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| Form 8-K | Cincinnati Bell Inc. |
Section 2 – Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 3, 2005, Cincinnati Bell Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter 2005. The earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The attached exhibit is furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
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 May 3, 2005. | |
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; 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 recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Cincinnati Bell’s Form 10-K report, Form 10-Q reports and Forms 8-K. The forward-looking statements included in this release represent company estimates as of May 3, 2005. Cincinnati Bell anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its estimates to change.
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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. |
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| By: | /s/ Christopher J. Wilson | |||
| Christopher J. Wilson | ||||
| Vice President and General Counsel | ||||
Date: May 3, 2005
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Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Exhibit | Page No. | ||
99.1
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Press Release dated May 3, 2005. |
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