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): September 18, 2008
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Shenandoah Telecommunications Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Virginia |
0-9881 |
54-1162807 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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500 Shentel Way P.O. Box 459 Edinburg, VA |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (540) 984-4141
Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 18, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing that it will explore options for the sale of its Converged Services subsidiary. Based upon current plans and information available, the Company does not expect to incur material exit costs as a result of disposing of this subsidiary, and the Company does not anticipate an impairment loss. If circumstances, plans or expectations change, the Company will update this filing. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) |
Exhibits |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
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(Registrant) |
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September 18, 2008 |
/s/ Adele M. Skolits |
Adele M. Skolits
Vice President - Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer)