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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 (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 1998
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HICKORY TECH CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 0-13721 41-1524393
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
221 East Hickory Street, P.O. Box 3248, Mankato, MN 56002-3248
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code (800) 326-5789
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ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT.
On April 13, 1998, the shareowners of the Registrant confirmed the Board of
Directors' selection of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. as the Registrant's auditors
for 1998, with a vote of 3,559,881 votes for and 41,858 votes either against or
abstained.
On March 11, 1998, the Registrant filed a Form 8-K reporting on Item 4 (Changes
in Registrant's Certifying Accountant). The Form 8-K reported that on March 5,
1998, the Registrant notified Olsen, Thielen & Co., Ltd. of their dismissal as
the Registrant's certifying accountants effective April 13, 1998. There were no
disagreements with Olsen, Thielen & Co., Ltd. nor reportable events (as
described in Regulation S-K Item 304 (a)(1)(v)). The Registrant had provided a
copy of the disclosure to Olsen, Thielen & Co., Ltd. and was furnished with a
letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating their
agreement with the statements concerning their firm in the Form 8-K disclosure.
Thus, effective April 13, 1998, Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. are the Registrant's
auditors for 1998.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits. NONE
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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.
Date: April 17, 1998
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HICKORY TECH CORPORATION
By /s/ Robert D. Alton, Jr.
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Robert D. Alton, Jr., Chief Executive Officer
By /s/ David A. Christensen
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David A. Christensen, Chief Financial Officer
