oct26_8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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) October 26, 2011
AT&T INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
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1-8610
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43-1301883
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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208 S. Akard St., Dallas, Texas
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75202
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (210) 821-4105
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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 October 26, 2011, AT&T Inc. (formerly known as SBC Communications Inc.) provided irrevocable notice to The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the “Trustee”), to redeem all the outstanding 5.875% Notes due February 1, 2012 with CUSIP number 78387GAH6, in accordance with the terms of the Indenture with the Trustee. The redemption date will be November 28, 2011, and the redemption amount will be determined on November 22, 2011.
AT&T expects the aggregate cash payment to be approximately $1.029 billion, including principal of approximately $1.0 billion, accrued interest of approximately $19 million, and a call premium of approximately $10 million. The redemption of this debt is expected to be funded by cash on hand.
CAUTIONARY LANGUAGE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information set forth in this filing contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this filing based on new information or otherwise.
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.
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AT&T INC.
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Date: October 26, 2011
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By: /s/ Paul W. Stephens
Paul W. Stephens
Senior Vice President and Controller
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