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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Completes Acquisition of Iowa Telecom</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading rural telecom carrier Windstream Corporation (WIN) has reportedly completed its acquisition of Iowa Telecom (IWA), a small local exchange operator providing wireline services in rural Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri. This follows approval of the deal by the state regulators in May 2010. The acquisition was cleared by Iowa’s shareholders in March 2010. Windstream announced its acquisition of Iowa Telecom for $1.2 billion in November 2009. In February 2010, the companies entered into a tentative settlement of the pending shareholder litigation concerning the merger. Some Iowa shareholders filed class action lawsuits challenging the deal. As per the agreement, Windstream paid Iowa shareholders $260 million in cash ($7.90 for each share they own). Moreover, Windstream issued 0.84 shares of its stock for each share of Iowa Telecom, roughly $284 million. Additionally, ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Expands Next-Generation VoIP Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 16:18:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading rural telecom carrier Windstream Corporation (WIN) has expanded the coverage of its next-generation VoIP solutions (bundles voice, data and broadband Internet) as the carrier has reportedly launched the service in Omaha, Nebraska. This follows the company’s recent service expansion in Northwest Arkansas. The VoIP solutions combine voice and Internet services over a single IP connection using the customer&#8217;s existing phone system, which eliminates the need for purchasing new equipment, resulting in significant cost savings. The service offers multiple advanced features including fast downlink and uplink capabilities, intelligent call routing and sophisticated messaging. Moreover, it also promotes remote connectivity, thereby boosting workforce productivity and mobility. Windstream is one of the leading rural telecom carriers in the US with approximately 3 million fixed access lines, 1.13 million broadband connections and roughly ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Corporation Misses Earnings Consensus on Merger Costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 20:04:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Windstream Corp. (WIN) reported first quarter 2010 results with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 20 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny while falling short of the year-ago adjusted EPS of 24 cents. Adjusted EPS excludes $14 million (3 cents per share) in merger and integration costs. Net income dipped 16% year over year to $74 million (17 cents a share) on account of the merger-related charges. Revenue &#38; Operating Income Revenues rose 12% year over year to $847.9 million on the back of higher service revenues. However, revenues missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $879 million. Service revenues climbed 15% year over year to $828.4 million while product revenues dipped 43% to $19.5 million. Operating income declined 2% year over year to $246.8 million on account ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Corporation’s Acquisition of Iowa Telecom Approved by Shareholders</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/27/win-windstream-corporation%e2%80%99s-acquisition-of-iowa-telecom-approved-by-shareholders/32004</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 20:49:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Windstream Corporation’s (WIN) acquisition of Iowa Telecom (IWA) has been reportedly approved by Iowa’s shareholders. The transaction, which is now subject to approvals of federal and state regulators, is expected to close in mid-2010. Windstream announced its acquisition of Iowa Telecom for $1.1 billion in November 2009. Iowa Telecom is a small local exchange carrier providing wireline services in rural Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri. Per the agreement, Windstream will pay Iowa shareholders $261 million in cash ($7.90 for each share they own). Windstream will also give 0.804 shares of its stock for each share of Iowa Telecom, equating to roughly $269 million. Additionally, the company will assume $598 million of Iowa debt. Windstream plans to finance the cash payment and repayment of debt it assumes from Iowa by raising debt. ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Corporation Eyes More Deals</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/11/win-windstream-corporation-eyes-more-deals/22643</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading rural telecom carrier Windstream Corporation (WIN) reported that it will continue with acquisitions to expand its business. The company may buy smaller telephone operators and broadband Internet service providers to expand operational scale, subscriber base and product/service range. Windstream is on an acquisition binge as the carrier has spent more than $2.2 billion so far in the current year. The company recently purchased privately held small carrier Lexcom for $143 million in cash. Windstream also acquired Pennsylvania-based rural phone and Internet service operator D&#38;E Communications (DECC) for $333 million in Nov 2009. Windstream is also set to buy privately held regional competitive local exchange carrier NuVox (for roughly $643 million) to boost its high-speed Internet business. Moreover, the company recently announced that it will buy small local exchange carrier ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Corporation Wraps Lexcom Acquisition</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/03/win-windstream-corporation-wraps-lexcom-acquisition/21857</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:37:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading rural telecom carrier Windstream Corp. (WIN) has reportedly concluded its acquisition of privately held small carrier Lexcom Inc. for $143 million in cash. This represents the company’s second successfully completed acquisition in the past six months. Windstream acquired Pennsylvania-based rural phone and Internet service operator D&#38;E Communications (DECC) for $333 million in November 2009, which strengthened its foothold in Pennsylvania. The company raised $400 million in unsecured debt in September 2009 to finance the D&#38;E and Lexcom acquisitions. Based in Lexington, North Carolina, Lexcom provides telecommunications (local and long distance telephone, wireless and Internet) and cable TV services to customers primarily in rural areas. The company generated revenues of $44 million and OIBDA of $15 million in the 12 month-period ended Sep 30, 2009. Acquisition of Lexcom Communications has ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream to Acquire Iowa Telecommunications</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/29/win-windstream-to-acquire-iowa-telecommunications/21433</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Windstream Corp.’s (WIN) acquisition binge continues as the Little Rock , Arkansas-based rural telecom operator has recently announced that it will buy Iowa Telecommunication Services (IWA) for approximately $1.1 billion. This represents the company’s fourth acquisition in the past six months. Iowa Telecom is a small local exchange carrier providing wireline services in rural Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri. The transaction, which is subject to approvals from Iowa shareholders and federal and state regulators, is expected to close in mid-2010. Under the agreement terms, Windstream will pay Iowa shareholders $261 million in cash ($7.90 for each share they own). Windstream will also give 0.804 shares of its stock for each share of Iowa Telecom, equating to roughly $269 million. Additionally, the company will assume $598 million of Iowa debt. The company ]]></description>
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