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		<title>(AAPL) U.S. Telecom: Looking Ahead at 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/03/aapl-u-s-telecom-looking-ahead-at-2012/89424</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The telecommunications industry is growing consistently despite a volatile U.S. economy. This industry is identified as a major driver of economic recovery. Telecommunications is one of the few industries to have seen rapid technological improvement even during the last recession. Given the significance of the telecommunications industry as an infrastructure product, we expect the overall economic dynamics to shift in its favor. We also expect the telecommunications industry to grow faster in 2012 compared with 2011. Invention and Innovation The major thrust for the telecommunications sector is coming from nonstop network inventions by carriers. The introduction of super-fast networks such as HSPA+ and LTE has enabled handset developers and chipset manufacturers to develop innovative products that are compatible with the latest network technologies. Products like Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone, iPADS, ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T Raises Dividend &#8211; Risks Remain</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/24/t-att-raises-dividend-risks-remain/88900</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Investing in telecom stocks seems risky as the global market faces the threat of yet another recession. While we await a political resolution to the Euro-zone sovereign debt crisis, the contagion is spreading globally, weighing on economic growth. The problems in Europe are swelling and spilling over to the rest of the world and might even stall the slowly moving U.S. economy. In the ongoing turmoil, dividend-paying stocks appear safe investments. These stocks must necessarily have strong financials and the companies should have the ability to invest further for new developments. In this regard, we believe this is the right time to buy telecom stocks paying higher dividends as these companies would emerge stronger when the economy recovers. Let us move to AT&#38;T Inc.’s (T) investment consideration and dividend analysis, ]]></description>
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		<title>(GOOG) Seeking Yield from Stocks Instead of Bonds &#8211; AAII Investor Update</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/23/goog-seeking-yield-from-stocks-instead-of-bonds-aaii-investor-update/74612</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 14:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Income-oriented investors have yet another reason to be upset with the bond markets. Junk bond yields fell to a record low a few days ago and are staying near those levels. As of Wednesday evening, the Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield index yielded a mere 6.68%, which isn&#8217;t much when you consider the risk of default. These low yields are just one sign of the bond market&#8217;s cheery mood. Corporations are finding plenty of buyers for their debt, and many offerings have been completed this week. Among the investment-grade companies selling bonds are Google (GOOG), Norfolk Southern (NSC) and Walt Disney (DIS). Included in this week&#8217;s near-record level of junk bond offerings is beleaguered Chrysler, which is refinancing its loan package. Taking advantage of the low interest rates is good ]]></description>
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		<title>(VOD) Vodafone Group &amp; Frontier Communications Are Top Picks</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/31/vod-vodafone-group-frontier-communications-are-top-picks/68539</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/31/vod-vodafone-group-frontier-communications-are-top-picks/68539#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Companies such as Vodafone Group PLC (VOD) and Frontier Communications Corporation (FTR) remain well placed in the telecom industry with good returns even after severe recessionary times. Given the importance of telecommunication services worldwide, these companies have certainly built their positions in the long-term portfolio of investors. Going by the look of things, the recent upheaval in the economy has certainly influenced the U.S. market, due to which investors are now seeking more value for each penny invested. A high-dividend-paying stock is always preferred during turbulent times. Given the present market scenario and more cautious investors, companies with higher returns are turning out to be the centre of market attraction. Coming back to the telecom sector, Vodafone issued a dividend per share growth plan of minimum 7% per annum through ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Quarterly Earnings Report Falls a Penny Short of Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/19/win-windstream-quarterly-earnings-report-falls-a-penny-short-of-estimates/67282</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Windstream Corporation (WIN), a fixed-line voice and DSL Internet service provider, reported fourth quarter 2010 adjusted earnings per share of 19 cents missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Adjusted earnings excluded $16 million in merger and integration costs, and $4 million in restructuring charges, which impacted earnings by roughly 4 cents a share. Including these costs, earnings per share plunged 12% to 15 cents from 17 cents in the year-ago quarter. In fiscal 2010, earnings declined 13% to 66 cents from 76 cents in the prior year. Pro forma revenue dipped 2% year over year to $1,030.2 million in the reported quarter but was ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $968 million. However, on a GAAP basis, revenue climbed 30% to $981 million from the year-ago quarter. ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Communications Analyst Upgrades Shares to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/30/win-windstream-communications-analyst-upgrades-shares-to-neutral/64274</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our long-term recommendation on Windstream Communication (WIN), the fifth largest local telephone carrier in the U.S., to Neutral from Underperform. We believe the company’s liquidity concerns will be reined in by the growth opportunities ahead. Currently, the stock has the Zacks # 3 (Hold) Rank. Windstream’s ongoing acquisitions to expand its coverage markets and subscriber count are vital for its survival in an industry that is consolidating. We believe acquisitions will spur the company’s growth going forward as Windstream focuses on growing within broadband and business services. Windstream continues to acquire smaller rural carriers to expand its customer base. It acquired Iowa Telecommunication in June for approximately $1.2 billion to boost its presence in Upper Midwest, Q-Comm Corp. for $818 million and Hosted Solutions for $310 million ]]></description>
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		<title>(TDS) Telecom Industry Outlook &#8211; November 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/25/tds-telecom-industry-outlook-november-2010-industry-outlook/59994</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The telecommunications industry encompasses a lot of technology-related businesses. Besides the legacy local and long-distance wireline phone services, telecommunications also include wireless communications, Internet services, fiber optics networks, cable TV networks and commercial satellite communications. While our overall view is neutral for the industry, a number of stocks offer attractive opportunities for the mid-to-long-run time horizon. Key Attribute The world economy is currently going through a recovery phase, albeit at a very slow pace. Although we are not out of the woods yet, and a full-phased upswing may take longer to establish than previously expected, the Telecommunications Industry will be a key player in the economic recovery. We believe that the overall economic dynamics may shift in favor of this industry, primarily due to its key attribute of being a ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Communications Analyst Reduces Shares to Underperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/25/win-windstream-communications-analyst-reduces-shares-to-underperform/59985</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:50:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our long-term recommendation on Windstream Communication (WIN), the fifth largest local telephone carrier in the U.S, to Underperform from Neutral on account of highly leverage balance sheet. Currently, the stock has a Zacks Rank # 3 (Hold), which signifies that for the short term (1-3 months), we are currently maintaining our Hold rating. Windstream’s ongoing acquisitions to expand its coverage markets and subscriber count are vital for its survival in an industry that is consolidating. These acquisitions have strained the balance sheet as the company is predominantly funding most of them with debt. Windstream had roughly $6.6 billion in total debt at the end of the third quarter (up from $6.3 billion at the end of 2009). In the third quarter of 2010, Windstream reported adjusted earnings ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Announces They will Acquire Q-Comm</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/18/win-windstream-announces-they-will-acquire-q-comm/48492</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Windstream Corp. (WIN), the fifth largest local telephone carrier in the U.S., agreed to buy Q-Comm Corp., a privately held fiber-optic network operator, for $515 million plus debt. The acquisition is in sync with the consolidation trend in the telecommunication sector. Windstream will acquire Q-Comm&#8217;s two subsidiaries, Kentucky Data Link Inc. (KDL), a fiber services provider in 22 states, and Norlight Inc., which provides local exchange services mainly in the Midwest. As a part of the transaction, Windstream plans to pay about $278 million in cash and issue 20.6 million common shares valued at $237 million based on Windstream&#8217;s closing share price on August 17. In addition, Windstream will repay the estimated Q-Comm debt balances of approximately $267 million. The transaction has been approved by the boards of both the companies and ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Completes Acquisition of Iowa Telecom</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/06/02/win-windstream-completes-acquisition-of-iowa-telecom/39065</link>
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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 to Expand Fiber Network</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/27/win-windstream-to-expand-fiber-network/26156</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an effort to expand its opportunities in wireless backhaul, leading rural wireline carrier Windstream Corp. (WIN), will invest $20 million in 2010 to expand its fiber-optic network to support its wholesale business to wireless carriers. The network expansion will enable the company to boost data speeds and offer necessary support for advanced wireless (3G and 4G) services to its wholesale wireless customers across 16 states. The fiber-to-the-cell site project will expand the availability of fiber-optic lines to cellular base stations to support increasing demand for higher bandwidth. Besides delivering faster data speeds, the network expansion will allow Windstream to provide more bandwidth to mobile operators and support Ethernet and next-generation technologies for business customers. Wireless carriers are struggling to cope with galloping data traffic in recent times given the ]]></description>
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		<title>(GE) Choosing Dividend Stocks: Six Steps For Finding Safe, High-Yield Investments</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/23/ge-choosing-dividend-stocks-six-steps-for-finding-safe-high-yield-investments/25794</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:40:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Louis Basenese, Small Cap and Special Situations Expert Friday, January 22, 2010: Issue #1181 The latest tally from famed professor, Jeremy Siegel – author of the investing classic, Stocks for the Long Run - proves that dividend stocks are still the best investment. Period. Yet everyone still loves to dog them for being boring and slow growers. Big mistake. Let me prove to you just how profitable dividend stocks can be – and then show you how to find the safest, highest-yielding investments in this market. How a 3.7% Gain Means An Extra $370,000 In his study, Professor Siegel sorted the S&#38;P 500 stocks by dividend yield, dating back to 1957, and recorded the return of the top 100 dividend-yielders versus the bottom 100 for each year. The result? ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Corporation Unveils New Internet Protocol</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Windstream Corp (WIN), a leading rural telecom carrier in the US, has reportedly launched a next-generation IP (Internet Protocol) solution that bundles voice, data and broadband Internet over a single IP connection. The new service, “Dynamic Office ? Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)&#8221;, leverages the Voice-over-IP (VoIP) technology and has been designed to offer businesses a cost-effective communication solution. It offers high quality voice and data communications to businesses by providing direct access to Windstream’s proprietary state-of-the-art IP network. This enables users to save money by getting rid of physical lines. Dynamic Office – SIP 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 faces a steady decline in its fixed-line ]]></description>
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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Corporation Eyes More Deals</title>
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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 Initiated as Neutral</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We initiate our coverage on Windstream Corporation (WIN) with a Neutral recommendation. The company is one of the leading rural telecom carriers in the US with approximately 2.93 million fixed access lines, 1.05 million broadband connections and roughly 323,000 video subscribers. Windstream is reportedly moving its listing from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to the NASDAQ effective Dec 10, 2009. Windstream, together with its various subsidiaries, provides local and long distance phone services and high-speed Internet services to residential and business customers across 16 states. The company also offers digital television service and a vast range of IP-based voice and data services as well as advanced phone systems and equipment to businesses and government customers. Windstream has strategized to fend off cable and wireless competition by offering bundled services ]]></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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		<title>(WIN) Windstream Corporation Beat Expectations &#8211; But Sales Dip</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/10/win-windstream-corporation-beat-expectations-but-sales-dip/20202</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Windstream Corp. (WIN), a leading rural telecom carrier, reported operating results for the third quarter with adjusted earnings per share of 24 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 21 cents. Adjusted EPS excludes one-time items such as restructuring charges, merger and integration costs and non-cash pension expense. Reported net income of $80 million (18 cents a share) reflects a 24% year-over-year decline on account of lower revenues, which declined 8% year over year to $734 million.  Service revenues fell 5% year over year to $704.9 million while product revenues declined 44% to $29.4 million. Average monthly service revenue per customer remained stable year over year at $79.99. Operating income declined 17% year over year to $225.4 million. Windstream continues to experience steady decline in its fixed-line business given the ]]></description>
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