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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 ) December 13, 2006
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FairPoint Communications, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-56365 13-3725229
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification
of incorporation) No.)
521 East Morehead Street,
Suite 250,
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (704) 344-8150
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N/A
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Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On December 13, 2006, the Board of Directors of FairPoint Communications, Inc.
(the "Company") declared a dividend of $0.39781 per share (the "Dividend") on
the Company's common stock, par value $.01 per share. The Dividend is payable on
January 16, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December
29, 2006.
Item 8.01 - Other Events
On December 13, 2006, the Company issued a press release announcing the
Dividend. A copy of the press release is being furnished by being attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated December 13, 2006.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By: /s/ John P. Crowley
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Name: John P. Crowley
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: December 13, 2006