SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of January 2006
Commission File Number 333-114196
AXTEL, S.A. DE C.V.
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
Blvd. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz 3.33 No. L-1
Col. Unidad San Pedro
San Pedro Garza Garcia, N.L.
Mexico, CP 66215
(52)(81) 8114-0000
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Press Release
Monterey, Mexico, January 25, 2006 - Axtel, S.A. de C.V. today announced that it is redeeming $87,500,000 aggregate principal amount of its 11% senior notes due 2013, or 35% of the $250,000,000 original aggregate principal amount of the notes. The redemption, which is being funded with the proceeds of the issuance by Axtel of its equity securities on December 9, 2005, will take place on February 22, 2006 at a redemption price of 111% of the principal amount of the notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date (a total of $1,130.47 per $1,000 principal amount of notes). Approximately 35% of each holder’s notes outstanding on February 22, 2006 will be redeemed.
About Axtel:
Axtel is a Mexican telecommunications company that provides local telephone services, national and international long distance services, data, Internet, virtual private networks, and value added services. Axtel has provided Mexico with a basic telecommunications infrastructure through an intelligent network that offers wide coverage to all markets. At present, it is operating in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puebla, Leon, Toluca, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi, Aguascalientes, Saltillo, Ciudad Juarez, and Tijuana.
Visit AXTEL on the web at www.axtel.com.mx
This news release may contain forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27-A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21-E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, as a result of the risks associated with the Company’s business, changes in general economic conditions, and changes in the assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
| | Axtel, S.A. de C.V. By: /s/ Patricio Jimenez Barrera Patricio Jimenez Barrera Chief Financial Officer |
Date: January 25, 2006 |
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