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) November 6, 2009
AT&T INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 1-8610 | 43-1301883 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 208 S. Akard St., Dallas, Texas | 75202 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (210) 821-4105
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| (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 6, 2009, AT&T Inc. ("AT&T") announced the completion of the acquisition of Centennial Communications Corp.("Centennial"), a regional provider of wireless and wired communications services. Centennial shareholders received approximately $945 million in cash in exchange for their shares. AT&T has called for redemption all of Centennial's outstanding long-term debt with principal amount of approximately $1.4 billion and has terminated Centennial's existing credit facility of approximately $500 million.
Signature
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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| Date: November 6, 2009 | By: /s/ John J. Stephens John J. Stephens Senior Vice President and Controller |
