form8-k.htm
UNITED STATES
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 (Date of earliest event reported): August 3, 2009
HICKORY TECH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Minnesota |
0-13721 |
41-1524393 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) |
(Commission file number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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221 East Hickory Street, P.O. Box 3248, Mankato, MN |
56002-3248 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
____________________(800) 326-5789____________________
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
____________________Not Applicable____________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 3, 2009, Hickory Tech Corporation announced that it has completed its acquisition of CP Telecom, a privately held facilities-based telecom provider, serving Minneapolis, St. Paul and northern Minnesota, for the purchase price of $7 million, plus routine working capital adjustments. HickoryTech funded this acquisition with cash
on hand and did not incur any additional debt.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated August 3, 2009, issued by Hickory Tech Corporation |
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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.
Date: August 3, 2009
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By: /s/ John W. Finke |
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John W. Finke, President and Chief Executive Officer |
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By: /s/ David A. Christensen |
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David A. Christensen, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated August 3, 2009, issued by Hickory Tech Corporation |