UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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August 9, 2005 |
CINCINNATI BELL INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Ohio
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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31-1056105 |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 201 East Fourth Street
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45202 |
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(513) 397-9900
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Cincinnati Bell Inc. |
Section 2 — Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 9, 2005, Cincinnati Bell Inc. reported its financial results for the second 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
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99.1 |
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Press release dated August 9, 2005. |
Forward Looking Statements
Certain of the statements and predictions contained in this report 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 Form 8-K reports. The forward-looking statements
included in this report represent company estimates as of August 9, 2005. Cincinnati Bell
anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its estimates to change.
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