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): January 10, 2006
CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-11001 06-0619596
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3 High Ridge Park
Stamford, Connecticut 06905
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(203) 614-5600
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
No Change Since Last Report
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
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On January 11, 2006, Citizens Communications Company announced
the recent completion of its $250 million share repurchase
program announced May 26, 2005.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release of Citizens Communications Company released
January 11, 2006.
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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Robert J. Larson
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Robert J. Larson
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
Date: January 11, 2006
Citizens Communications
3 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
203.614.5600
Web site: www.czn.net
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts:
Brigid M. Smith
Assistant Vice President
Corporate Communications
203.614.5042
bsmith@czn.com
Citizens Communications Announces Recent Completion of
Stock Repurchase Program
Stamford, Conn., Jan. 11, 2006 - Citizens Communications Company (NYSE: CZN)
today announced the recent completion of its $250 million share repurchase
program announced May 26, 2005.
About Citizens Communications
More information about Citizens Communications may be found at www.czn.net
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This document contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied in the statements. These and all forward-looking statements
(including oral representations) are only predictions or statements of current
plans that are constantly under review by the company. All forward-looking
statements may differ from actual results. The foregoing information should be
read in conjunction with the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission including, but not limited to, reports on Forms 10-K and
10-Q. The company does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking
statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances.
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