1 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: FEBRUARY 1, 1999 CINCINNATI BELL INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Ohio 1-8519 31-1056105 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 201 East Fourth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (513) 397-9900 2 Item 5. Other Events On February 1, 1999, Cincinnati Bell Inc. announced that John T. LaMacchia will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati Bell Inc. on February 28, 1999. Richard G. Ellenberger, Chief Operating Officer of Cincinnati Bell Inc., will succeed Mr. LaMacchia as President and Chief Executive Officer. 3 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 duly authorized. CINCINNATI BELL INC. By: /s/ Kevin W. Mooney -------------------------------- Kevin W. Mooney Chief Financial Officer Date: February 4, 1999