Filed by AT&T Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: BellSouth Corporation
Commission File No.: 1-8607
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Filed by AT&T Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: BellSouth Corporation
Commission File No.: 1-8607
Chief Operating Officer
AT&T Inc.
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Copyright © 2006 AT&T. All rights Reserved.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
We have included or incorporated by reference in this document financial estimates and other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These estimates and statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially from these estimates and statements. Such estimates and statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the merger, including future financial and operating results, the combined companys plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of AT&T Inc. and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and outside of our control.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements in this document: the ability to obtain governmental approvals of the merger on the proposed terms and schedule; the failure of AT&T shareholders to approve the issuance of AT&T common shares or the failure of BellSouth shareholders to approve the merger; the risk that the businesses of AT&T and BellSouth will not be integrated successfully or as quickly as expected; the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the merger, including any savings and other synergies relating to the resulting sole ownership of Cingular Wireless LLC may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; disruption from the merger making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers; and competition and its effect on pricing, spending, third-party relationships and revenues. Additional factors that may affect future results are contained in AT&Ts, BellSouths, and Cingular Wireless LLCs filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available at the SECs Web site (http://www.sec.gov). AT&T is not under any obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
This presentation may contain certain non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations between the non-GAAP financial measures and the GAAP financial measures are available on the applicable companys Web site at www.sbc.com/att.investor.relations for AT&T and www.bellsouth.com/investor for BellSouth.
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NOTE: In connection with the proposed merger, AT&T intends to file a registration statement on Form S-4, including a joint proxy statement/prospectus of AT&T and BellSouth, and AT&T and BellSouth will file other materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). Investors are urged to read the registration statement, including the joint proxy statement (and all amendments and supplements to it) and other materials when they become available because they contain important information. Investors will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement and joint proxy statement, when they become available, as well as other filings containing information about AT&T and BellSouth, without charge, at the SECs Web site (www.sec.gov). Copies of AT&Ts filings may also be obtained without charge from AT&T at AT&Ts Web site (www.att.com) or by directing a request to AT&T Inc. Stockholder Services, 175 E. Houston, San Antonio, Texas 78205. Copies of BellSouths filings may be obtained without charge from BellSouth at BellSouths Web site (www.bellsouth.com) or by directing a request to BellSouth at Investor Relations, 1155 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309.
AT&T, BellSouth and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees are potential participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed merger. Information regarding AT&Ts directors and executive officers is available in AT&Ts 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 1, 2006 and AT&Ts proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting of stockholders, filed with the SEC on March 10, 2006, and information regarding BellSouths directors and executive officers is available in BellSouths 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2006 and BellSouths proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting of shareholders, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2006. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will be included in the registration statement and joint proxy statement, and the other relevant documents filed with the SEC when they become available.
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Solid Operational Momentum
AT&T Inc. Adjusted EPS
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Reported Results
Significant margin expansion in both wireline and wireless
Seven consecutive quarters of wireline revenue growth
Better-than-projected 2005 performance from former AT&T
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A Dramatically Different Company
Focused, Logical Steps Over Past Two Years To Transform Business in Key Areas |
Wireless
Business
Broadband
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AT&T Today: Premier Wireless Assets
Outstanding reach, spectrum depth with IP-based network.
UMTS/ HSDPA network to be deployed in most top 100 markets this year.
Cingular Licensed Coverage |
Cellular/PCS Spectrum |
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Source: Raymond James Equity Research
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AT&T Today: Premier Business Assets
AT&Ts global network reaches virtually every developed country in the world.
Enterprise
One of the worlds largest IP backbones
30 premium global data centers
Strongest MPLS service lineup in North America
Advanced product sets and customer care
Small/Medium
Broad customer base, strong relationships with growing revenues
Opportunity to migrate products and capabilities down market
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AT&T Today: Growing Broadband Business
AT&T
Consumer DSL
Penetration of Primary Lines
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7 million DSL lines in service, doubled over past two years
1.8 million net increase in AT&T DSL lines over past four quarters, best among all providers
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IP-Based Broadband Network
Integrated IP video, high-speed Internet and voice network
Natural extension of current fiber deployment
Logical and disciplined approach
Superior network for both business and consumer services
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A Logical Next Step: BellSouth Merger
Enhances Potential in Key Areas
Wireless
Simplified ownership and operating structure
Integration of wireless and wireline networks and services
Business
Single wireless/wireline point of contact in enterprise space
Expanded opportunity in small-medium business space
Broadband
BellSouths deep fiber deployment in local network
Cost Structure
Synergy opportunities expected to approach an annual run rate of more than $2 billion in 2008
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on Multiple Fronts
Combine functions, coordinate operations, share technology platforms at three companies:
AT&T, BellSouth and Cingular
Advertising moving from three brands to one
Consolidated staff and support functions AT&T, BellSouth and Cingular
BellSouth LD traffic moved to AT&T network
Cingular traffic moved to common IP backbone
AT&T dedicated access in Southeast moved to BellSouth network
IT, support and customer care platforms optimized
R&D and product development spread across larger base, with support from AT&T Labs
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Expected annual cost savings by 2008
$2.5 billion or more from SBC/AT&T merger synergies
Approximately $2 billion BellSouth merger synergies, approaching $3 billion in 2009
$1.2 billion from additional operational cost initiatives
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EPS Growth |
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Share Repurchase |
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Double-digit adjusted EPS growth expected over each of the next three years |
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$2 billion free cash flow after dividends(1) in 2006
$4 - $5 billion free cash flow after dividends(1) starting in 2007, >$6 billion in 2008 |
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At least $10 billion over the next 22 months with at least $2 billion expected in 2006 |
(1) Free cash flow after dividends is cash from
operations plus proportionate share of Cingular free cash flow,
less capital expenditures and dividends.
(2) Free cash flow after dividends is cash from operations less capital expenditures and dividends.
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Premier assets |
U.S. leader in wireless, business, DSL broadband, directory |
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Solid operating momentum |
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Substantial margin expansion over past year in both wireless and wireline, merger integration on track |
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Large synergy opportunities |
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Cingular Wireless, AT&T acquisition, BellSouth merger |
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Positive financial outlook |
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Expect to deliver double-digit adjusted EPS growth, strong cash flow over next three years, $10 billion in share repurchase over next 22 months |
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