CINCINNATI BELL INC. 8-K
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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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) May 2, 2006
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)
     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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Form 8-K
  Cincinnati Bell Inc.
 
 

 


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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
Exhibit Index
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Form 8-K
Section 2 — Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
     On May 2, 2006, Cincinnati Bell Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter 2006. 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
  Press release dated May 2, 2006.
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, 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 May 2, 2006. 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.    
 
           
Date: May 2, 2006
  By:   /s/ Christopher J. Wilson    
 
           
 
      Christopher J. Wilson    
 
      Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary    

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Exhibit Index
         
Exhibit No.   Exhibit   Page No.
99.1
  Press Release dated May 2, 2006    

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