8-K 1 pr121003.txt PRESS RELEASE 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): December 10, 2003 CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-11001 06-0619596 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 3 High Ridge Park Stamford, Connecticut 06905 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (203) 614-5600 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) No Change Since Last Report --------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. Other Events ------------ On December 10, 2003, Citizens Communications Company issued a press release. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.4. SIGNATURE 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 thereunto duly authorized. CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY (Registrant) By: /s/ Jerry Elliott -------------------------------- Jerry Elliott Chief Financial Officer Date: December 11, 2003 Exhibit 99.4 Citizens Communications 3 High Ridge Park Stamford, CT 06905 203.614.5600 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Scott N. Schneider Jerry Elliott President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer 203.614.5219 203.614.6722 Stamford, Conn., December 10, 2003 - Citizens Communications Company announced that its Board of Directors has determined to explore strategic alternatives and to retain a financial advisor to assist in this process. More information on Citizens can be found at www.czn.net. ###