Exhibit 99.3
Citizens Communications
3 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
203.614.5600
Web site: www.czn.net
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Michael Bromley
Investor Relations
203.614.5218
mbromley@czn.com
Citizens Communications Announces Organizational Changes
Stamford, Conn. April 11, 2006 - Citizens Communications Company (NYSE:CZN)
announced today that Jerry Elliott is leaving the company to join Global Signal
Inc. Mr. Elliott became President of Citizens in January 2006.
The current duties of the President will be assumed by members of Citizens'
Senior Leadership Team, including Maggie Wilderotter, Chairman and CEO; Daniel
J. McCarthy, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; Jake Casey,
Executive Vice President; and Donald Shassian, Citizens' new Chief Financial
Officer. Mr. Shassian has an extensive background in the Communications Services
and Healthcare industries.
"We are fortunate to have a strong leadership bench at Citizens," Ms.
Wilderotter remarked. "I am especially pleased that our depth of management
talent allows for a seamless transition of the position's responsibilities and
results in a streamlined organizational structure."
Looking ahead, Ms. Wilderotter added, "2006 builds on the revenue growth
momentum we achieved in 2005. We will be introducing several new products
including commercial Voice over IP (VoIP) and wireless data and voice offers in
select markets while continuing to grow our core business. I am especially proud
of our employees who work hard for our customers every day in delivering the
best telephone, television and Internet products and services in our markets."
About Citizens Communications Company
Citizens Communications Company (NYSE: CZN) is a full-service communications
provider and one of the largest local exchange telephone companies in the
country. Under the Frontier brand name, the company offers telephone, television
and internet services, as well as bundled offerings, ESPN360 streaming video,
security solutions and specialized bundles for small businesses and home
offices. Additional information about Frontier's products and services is
available at www.frontier.myway.com and www.frontieronline.com. For more
information about Citizens Communications, visit www.czn.net.
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This document contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied in the statements. These and all forward-looking statements
(including oral representations) are only predictions or statements of current
plans that are constantly under review by the company. All forward-looking
statements may differ from actual results. The foregoing information should be
read in conjunction with the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission including, but not limited to, reports on Forms 10-K and
10-Q. The company does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking
statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances.
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