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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: FEBRUARY 1, 1999
CINCINNATI BELL INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ohio 1-8519 31-1056105
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
201 East Fourth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (513) 397-9900
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Item 5. Other Events
On February 1, 1999, Cincinnati Bell Inc. announced that John T.
LaMacchia will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati
Bell Inc. on February 28, 1999. Richard G. Ellenberger, Chief Operating Officer
of Cincinnati Bell Inc., will succeed Mr. LaMacchia as President and Chief
Executive Officer.
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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 duly authorized.
CINCINNATI BELL INC.
By: /s/ Kevin W. Mooney
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Kevin W. Mooney
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 4, 1999
