Current Report
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): February 16, 2012
Frontier Communications Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-11001
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06-0619596
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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3 High Ridge Park, Stamford, Connecticut
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06905
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(203) 614-5600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01
Other Events
On February 16, 2012, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on March 30, 2012 to holders of record of its common stock at the close of business on March 9, 2012. A copy of the Company’s press release issued on February 16, 2012 announcing the declaration of the dividend is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d) Exhibits
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99.1
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Press Release of Frontier Communications Corporation released on February 16, 2012.
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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.
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FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
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Date: February 16, 2012
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By:
/s/ Susana D’Emic
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Susana D’Emic
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Senior Vice President and Controller
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Exhibit 99.1
Frontier Communications
3 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
203.614.5600
www.frontier.com
Frontier Communications Corporation Declares First-Quarter Dividend
New Quarterly Dividend Rate of $0.10 per Share
STAMFORD, Conn., February 16, 2012 –
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.10 per share of common stock, payable on March 30, 2012 to holders of record of common stock at the close of business on March 9, 2012. This represents a reduction from the prior quarterly dividend of $0.1875 per share.
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) offers voice, High-Speed Internet, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data security solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for small businesses and home offices, and advanced business communications for medium and large businesses in 27 states and with approximately 15,400 employees based entirely in the United States. More information is available at
www.frontier.com
and
www.frontier.com/ir
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