-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, KfVYqhtn9foh7gscZeEzHmvQuPL/Kfow8kF9cCrooSQ0rpimUkTkLr3SsT5DvTJx ERq2yehGKNDiqPeCeyVdmA== 0000020520-08-000052.txt : 20080731 0000020520-08-000052.hdr.sgml : 20080731 20080731151558 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000020520-08-000052 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080731 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080731 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080731 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000020520 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813] IRS NUMBER: 060619596 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11001 FILM NUMBER: 08981606 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: HIGH RIDGE PK BLDG 3 CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06905 BUSINESS PHONE: 2036145600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: THREE HIGH RIDGE PARK CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06905 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000619 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CITIZENS UTILITIES CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 covernamechange.txt COMPANY NAME CHANGE AND DIVIDEND 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): July 31, 2008 Frontier Communications Corporation - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-11001 06-0619596 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 3 High Ridge Park, Stamford, Connecticut 06905 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (203) 614-5600 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Citizens Communications Company - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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): | | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) | | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) | | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) | | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 8.01. Other Events ------------ On July 31, 2008, the Company announced that it has completed its name change and ticker symbol change from Citizens Communications Company (NYSE: CZN) to Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR). The Company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on September 30, 2008 to holders of record of its common stock at the close of business on September 9, 2008. A copy of the Company's press release issued on July 31, 2008 announcing the effectiveness of the name and ticker symbol change and the declaration of the dividend is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits --------------------------------- (d) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release of Frontier Communications Corporation issued July 31, 2008. 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. FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION Date: July 31, 2008 By:/s/ David R. Whitehouse ------------------------------ David R. Whitehouse Senior Vice President and Treasurer EX-99.1 2 conamechangepr.txt COMPANY NAME CHANGE Exhibit 99.1 news release Contact: David Whitehouse 203.614.5708 For Immediate Release Citizens Communications Company Changes Name to Frontier Communications Corporation and Declares Third Quarter Dividend Stamford, Conn. - July 31, 2008 - Citizens Communications Company announced it has completed its name change to Frontier Communications Corporation. Effective today, the company's common stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under its new ticker symbol "FTR." "By aligning our corporate name with the brand name used throughout our markets, we will increase the visibility of our company with shareholders, leverage the strength of the Frontier brand, and make the financial community more aware of our accomplishments in the communities we serve," said Maggie Wilderotter, Chairman and CEO. "Using the name Frontier Communications is appropriate for our company since 100 percent of our customer interactions involve that name." Ms. Wilderotter, joined by the company's Board of Directors and members of senior management, commemorated the new name of the company by ringing The Opening Bellsm today at the New York Stock Exchange. "We are supporting our new corporate name with a strong identity that complements the name used throughout our operations," said Ms. Wilderotter. "While our corporate name is changing, all core elements of our organization remain the same. Above all, Frontier Communications will continue to provide our customers with excellent services and products and our shareholders with a sound return on their investment." The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.25 per share of common stock, payable on September 30, 2008 to holders of record of common stock at the close of business on September 9, 2008. About Frontier Communications Corporation: Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) is a full-service communications provider and one of the largest rural local exchange telephone companies in the country. Frontier Communications offers telephone, television and Internet services, including wireless Internet data access, as well as bundled offerings, ESPN360 streaming video, security solutions and specialized bundles for small businesses and home offices. Additional information about Frontier Communications is available at www.frontieronline.com/investorrelations. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----