Data Center Busines Exploration Shell
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 (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2012
CINCINNATI BELL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File No. 1-8519
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Ohio | | 31-1056105 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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221 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio | | 45202 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (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)
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Section 8 - Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Items.
On February 9, 2012, Cincinnati Bell Inc. issued a press release announcing that its board of directors has authorized management to pursue the evaluation of structural, capital and financial alternatives for its growing Data Center business. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) | Exhibits | |
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| 99.1 | Press release dated February 9, 2012 announcing the evaluation of alternatives related to the Data Center business. |
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.
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| | | CINCINNATI BELL INC. |
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Date: | February 9, 2012 | | /s/ Christopher J. Wilson |
| | | Christopher J. Wilson |
| | | Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 | Press release dated February 9, 2012 announcing the evaluation of alternatives related to the Data Center business. |
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