FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):February 9, 2005 UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION |
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 1-9712 (Commission File Number) | 62-1147325 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
8410 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 700, Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices) | 60631 (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (773) 399-8900 |
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Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 9, 2005, United States Cellular Corporation issued a news release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2004. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Attached as Exhibit 99.2 is a safe harbor cautionary statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits: In accordance with the provisions of Item 601 of Regulation S-K, any Exhibits filed herewith are set forth on the Exhibit Index attached hereto. 2 |
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, thereto duly authorized. United States Cellular Corporation Date: February 9, 2005 |
By: | /s/ Thomas S. Weber | ||
Thomas S. Weber | |||
Vice President and Controller |
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EXHIBIT INDEX The following exhibits are filed herewith as noted below. |
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit | |
99.1 | United States Cellular Corporation's news release, dated February 9, 2005, announcing earnings for the fourth quarter of 2004. | |
99.2 | Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Safe Harbor Cautionary Statement |
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