8-K

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: August 4, 2014

CINCINNATI BELL INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Ohio	001-8519	31-1056105
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

221 East Fourth Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01Other Events

On August 7, 2014, Cincinnati Bell Inc. announced that its subsidiary Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company LLC has reached a tentative agreement with the Communications Workers of America (“CWA”) on the terms of a new labor contract. The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by the local CWA membership. A copy of the press release announcing the tentative agreement is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)	Exhibits
	Exhibit 99.1	Press release dated August 7, 2014 announcing the tentative agreement with Communication Workers of America.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain of the statements and predictions contained in this release 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 release represent company estimates as of August 7, 2014. Cincinnati Bell anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its estimates to change.

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:	August 7, 2014	By:	/s/ Christopher J. Wilson
			Christopher J. Wilson
			Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibit
99.1	Press release dated August 7, 2014 announcing the tentative agreement with Communication Workers of America.

EX-99.1

Media contacts:	Local Union office
Cincinnati Bell	Local 4400: 513.681.4400
Jane Weiler
513.397.9941
jane.weiler@cinbell.com

Cincinnati Bell and CWA Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract

CINCINNATI, OHIO - August 7, 2014 - Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE:CBB) announced today that Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company LLC and the Communications Workers of America (CWA) have reached a tentative agreement on a new 27-month labor contract.

The negotiated agreement, which extends through November 12, 2016, replaces the current three-year agreement that expires at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2014.

“We are pleased to reach agreement on a new labor contract with the CWA,” said Ted Torbeck, president and chief executive officer of Cincinnati Bell. “We believe the new agreement reflects the best interests of our customers, employees, and shareholders.”

The new contract provides for compensation increases and enhancement of 401(k) benefits.

Commenting on the tentative agreement, Linda Hinton, vice president of CWA District 4, said “I am pleased that we were able to reach a tentative agreement with Cincinnati Bell Telephone.”

A detailed summary of the new agreement will be sent to each employee and details will be posted on the CWA’s website in the coming days.

CWA members of Local 4400 will vote on ratification of this agreement. The ratification vote is expected sometime in September and will be by mail ballot. The CWA represents approximately 850 employees of Cincinnati Bell Telephone.

About Cincinnati Bell Inc.

With headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati Bell (NYSE: CBB) provides integrated communications solutions - including local and long distance voice, data, high-speed internet, video and wireless services - that keep residential and business customers in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton connected with each other and with the world. In addition, enterprise customers across the United States rely on CBTS, a wholly-owned subsidiary, for efficient, scalable office communications systems and end-to-end IT solutions. Cincinnati Bell owns approximately 44% of CyrusOne (NASDAQ: CONE), which provides best-in-class data center colocation services to enterprise customers through its facilities with fully redundant power and cooling solutions that are currently located in the Midwest, Texas, Arizona, London and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.cincinnatibell.com.

Safe Harbor Note

This release and the documents incorporated by reference herein contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are subject to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “predicts,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “continues,” “endeavors,” “strives,” “may,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned these forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in this release and those discussed in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). More information on potential risks and uncertainties is available in our recent filings with the SEC, including Cincinnati Bell's Form 10-K report, Form 10-Q reports and Form 8-K reports. Actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason.

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